Beijing, July 26, 2010 -ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced that ABB Xiamen Low Voltage Equipment Company will supply all the low voltage switchgears during construction of the Yangjiang nuclear power plant in Guangdong Province, ensuring the plant's reliability and safety. The Yangjiang nuclear plant plans to build six 1000MW nuclear power units, ranking as one of China's top nuclear plants in installed gross generating capacity.
Lui KamWai, general manager of ABB Xiamen Low Voltage Equipment Company, said, "Nuclear power plants have stringent requirements for the safety and stability of power equipment. Our low voltage products have been extensively deployed in a number of important nuclear power projects in China including the Yangjiang nuclear plant, demonstrating industry recognition for our reliable equipment and rich experience. Nuclear power, with its tremendous potential, is a central focus of China's new energy development. We hope to support China's safe and efficient nuclear power development with our technology strength and experience in this sector."
The nuclear island is the general term for the main primary loop including nuclear reactor, primary pump and evaporator, and other safety and auxiliary systems. It relates to reactor building, nuclear fuel building, nuclear auxiliary building, and electric building. MNS 3.0 low voltage AC and DC switchgears from ABB Xiamen Low Voltage Equipment Company will supply power to nuclear island's 380V auxiliary equipment such as motor, electric-motor operated valve, and rectifier for nuclear safety functions.
Nuclear projects have a higher standard of product safety and reliability, requiring partners with strong experience in their construction. ABB MNS 3.0 low voltage switchgears, with their modular design, are applicable to every sector of the power industry, including power generation and distribution. It allows installing standard elements in the cabinet to meet the varied requirements of users. Additionally, the product design and manufacturing materials help to limit faulty electric arcs to a minimal level, with a reliable service life of over 40 years.
The company has set up a comprehensive nuclear switchgear product identification system, including simulation test and theoretical analysis, to fully address the requirements of nuclear projects. Designing the benchmark accident assessment test is an integral part of the ABB nuclear product identification system. Through simulation tests, the system ensures the normal operation of ABB switchgears during earthquakes, greatly safeguarding the safe operation of nuclear plants.
ABB not only boasts advanced technology but extensive project experience in China's nuclear power sector. ABB Xiamen Low Voltage Equipment Company is one of the largest global manufacturers of low voltage systems, and has ranked among "China's Top 100 Electric Companies" for eight consecutive years. The company successfully passed China's comprehensive capacity review for design, manufacturing, testing and technical service for nuclear switchgear equipment in 2006, and has participated in a number of important state nuclear power projects in China, including the Dayawan Nuclear Power Plant, the Qinshan Nuclear Power Phase I and Phase II Expansion, the Lianyungang Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant, and the Liaoning Hongyanhe Nuclear Power Plant.
The company has been strongly committed to introducing its world leading nuclear technology for local production, and is a qualified member company of the China Guangdong Nuclear Power Holding Corporation (CGNPC)'s Nuclear Power Equipment R&D Center. The switchgears to be supplied for the Yangjiang project are produced in China, with a localization rate close to 100%.
Guangdong Yangjiang Nuclear Power Station, built by CGNPC, has six 1000MW nuclear power generating units, one of the largest gross installed capacities in China. After the commission of all six nuclear units, the plant will generate 45 billion kWh of electricity per year, annually reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 36 million tons and saving 16 million tons of standard coal compared with traditional thermal power plant. It will also greatly ease the long-term power shortage in Guangdong province.
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 117,000 people. ABB has a full range of business activities in China, including research and development, manufacturing, sales and services, with 15,300 employees, 30 joint ventures and wholly owned companies, and an extensive sales and service network across 60 cities.
