Knowledge about strong connections is included as an important part in the improvements to Sweden’s largest nuclear power plant – Ringhals. Through training, high quality and a holistic approach Elpress contributes to the development.
A total of SEK 12 billion will be invested at Sweden’s largest nuclear power plant Ringhals to upgrade its security systems and strengthen its protection, but also at the same time raising output. This involves the replacement of many components and digital technology will be introduced. There will be a larger number of electrical connections and these will have to stand up to greater loads. For a comparatively small share of the total investment, a mechanically and electrically strong connection with a long life is secured with the Elpress system.
System Elpress is a solution comprising both the crimping tool and the connection, and also trains the installers. All material in the system is selected and tested to fit together. All material in the crimping tool as well as the connection itself is load-tested in accordance with international standards. The installers attend advanced training and given an opportunity for certification. By delivering an entire system, Elpress has good control over all elements of the process.
To ensure the security as well as the performance increase, very close tolerances and genuine, age-resistant capacity is of the essence. This is what system Elpress offers.
For more information:
- Elpress AB: www.elpress.se
- The Swedish radiation safety authority: www.stralsakerhetsmyndigheten.se
- IAEA: www.iaea.org
- Sweden’s first nuclear reactor R1: http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/R1_(reaktor)
