Mirion Technologies Awarded Contract to Supply Radiation Monitoring Systems to Ten Chinese Nuclear Power Plants
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Mirion Technologies' Radiation Monitoring Systems (RMS) Division today announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply radiation monitoring systems for 10 new nuclear power plants to be built in China by China Nuclear Power Engineering Company Ltd (CNPEC).
The nuclear power plants will follow the Chinese CPR1000 design and will be located at the Hongyanhe site in Liaoning province, the Ningde site in Fujian province and the Yangjiang site in Guangdong province. The contract award encompasses 10 complete sets of radiation monitoring systems anticipated to be delivered between 2011 and 2013.
Under the contract award, the RMS Division will deliver a full suite of radiation monitoring systems to each CPR1000, including those related to Barrier Leak Control, Effluent Release Monitoring, Process Operations, Post-Accident Management and Radioprotection of Workers. The project covers design, engineering, manufacturing, commissioning and training of all the systems, including several safety-related monitors.
"We are delighted our client has selected us for this contract, which represents one of the largest ever received by Mirion Technologies," commented Jean-Louis Gouronc, President of Mirion's RMS Division. "It is reflective of our long-term presence in the Chinese nuclear power market. We look forward to delivering this project over the coming years and continuing to develop our relationships in this important market."
Mirion Technologies is a world leader in radiation detection, measuring and monitoring. Mirion has facilities in Europe, Asia, and North America. Mirion Technologies is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area and is a portfolio company of American Capital (NASDAQ:ACAS).
Source: Mirion Technologies
Released August 5, 2009