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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

AP1000 Reactor Coolant Pump Completes Qualification Testing

AP1000 Reactor Coolant Pump Completes Qualification Testing

After 50 service cycles and more than 500 hours in operation, the lead reactor coolant pump for Westinghouse’s new AP1000 reactor recently concluded testing.

In a release, Westinghouse said the positive test results will allow the pumps’ installation at China’s Sanmen unit 1, the first AP1000 under construction. The first two pumps will be shipped to the plant this quarter.

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