Celeros FT to supply RPE pumps to EDF for nuclear reactor fleet upgrades

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French energy group EDF has appointed Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT) as its preferred supplier of RPE pumps for the upgrade of its existing PWR fleet of nuclear reactors in France.

The contract was formally signed by Jose Larios (left), CEO of Celeros FT, and Christophe Chanut (right), deputy director of EDF DIPDE, at WNE 2023 in Paris recently.
The contract was formally signed by Jose Larios (left), CEO of Celeros FT, and Christophe Chanut (right), deputy director of EDF DIPDE, at WNE 2023 in Paris recently.

Celeros FT brand ClydeUnion Pumps will design and manufacture the pumps for EDF at its nuclear accredited facility in Annecy.

EDF DIPDE (Division Ingénierie du Parc et De l’Environnement) is responsible for engineering studies and upgrades of the nuclear islands of France's 56 existing reactors. The contract with Celeros FT relates to upgrades being deployed across all 900 MWe nuclear power plants in line with the requirements of the French nuclear safety authority ASN (Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire).

Jose Larios, CEO of Celeros FT, said: “This contract further strengthens the strong partnership between our two companies. We are committed to supporting the continued safe operation of existing nuclear power plants, while supporting the energy transition through the application of innovative engineered flow control solutions.”