Curtiss-Wright Flow Control and Candu Energy Sign Agreement to Provide PAR Technology to Nuclear Industry
18 July 2012 - 1:05AM
Marketwired
Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company announced today that its
Enertech business unit and Candu Energy Inc. (Candu) have signed an
agreement to jointly provide Passive Autocatalytic Recombiner (PAR)
technology to the nuclear industry in the U.S. and select
international markets.
Under terms of the agreement, Enertech will focus on sales and
marketing of PARs offered by Candu for use inside the containment
building of nuclear power plants and other facilities where
hydrogen gas can collect and create an explosive atmosphere. PARs
automatically activate without the need for external power or
operator action, effectively preventing hydrogen buildup. Candu
offers PAR catalyst technology to the power reactor market in
different sizes to allow for flexibility in application.
"This partnership with Candu enhances Enertech's support of the
nuclear industry's response to challenges created by events at the
Fukushima nuclear plant in March 2011," said Stan Miller, General
Manager of Enertech. "It demonstrates yet another example of our
commitment to offer products and services that deliver real,
differentiating value to the customer."
Ala Alizadeh, Candu's Senior Vice President, Marketing &
Business Development, pointed out that, "Passive PARs provide
nuclear power plant operators with a convenient solution for
mitigation of hydrogen build-up without the need for a power
supply." He added, "Our collaboration with Enertech will allow
Candu to provide this technology to the U.S. light water reactor
market and broaden its international application."
About Curtiss-Wright Flow Control
Company:
Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company (CWFC) specializes in the
design and manufacture of highly engineered valves, pumps, motors,
generators, electronics and related products for the commercial
nuclear power industry, oil and gas processing facilities, a range
of critical military programs and the industrial controls market.
Its innovative, high-performance products play an integral role in
our nation's defense and in the safe, efficient operation of power
plants and other industrial sites worldwide. Based in Falls Church,
VA, the company has over 3,400 employees worldwide and is the Flow
Control operating segment of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. For more
information, visit www.cwfc.com.
About Enertech:
Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control
Company, is an engineering, manufacturing, distribution and service
company committed to providing solutions to meet the unique
requirements of the nuclear power industry. Enertech provides
integrated system solutions that include advanced valves,
actuators, pumps, instrumentation, fluid sealing products,
snubbers, diagnostic and test equipment, qualification and
dedication services, outage support services and equipment repair
and field service. Enertech, located in Brea, CA, is a member of
CWFC's Nuclear Group of companies (EMD, Nova, QualTech NP,
Scientech, Target Rock), which has supported the global Nuclear
Power Industry for over 50 years. For more information, visit
http://enertech.cwfc.com.
About Candu Energy Inc.:
Candu Energy Inc. is a leading full-service nuclear technology
company providing nuclear power reactors and nuclear products and
services to customers worldwide. Candu's 1,400 highly skilled
employees design and deliver state-of-the-art CANDU® reactors,
carry out life extension projects, provide plant life management
programs and tools, and offer operation and maintenance services
for existing nuclear power stations. Candu Energy Inc. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX: SNC). For
more information, visit www.candu.com.
Contact: Sharon Dey Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company Email
Contact (703) 286-2011 Dave Stemler Enertech Email Contact
714-528-2301 ext. 394 (office) Katherine Ward Candu Energy Inc.
Email Contact 905-823-9040 Ext. 37349
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