We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse this site you agree to our use of cookies. More info.
Since safety is a primary concern when operating nuclear power plant reactors, O-rings must withstand a high-pressure, high-temperature environment and provide an efficient seal within radioactive settings. Every 18 months, the O-ring seal must be replaced when conducting routine maintenance. Buffer Seal Hydraulic
Image Credit: Adobe Stock
As the largest known supplier in the industry, world-renowned, Korean-based, Doosan is an international and regional leader in manufacturing nuclear power plant (NPP) components.
The company is committed to delivering the highest standards. Doosan’s plant specializes in large-scale components, such as nuclear reactors and internal structures, nuclear reactor coolant pumps, steam generators, pressurizers, and many more.
Image Credit: Adobe Stock
Given the recent increases in energy demand, Doosan set about developing a high-quality and reliable O-ring sealing solution.
Doosan determined that Technetics’ Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) O-ring would best fit its existing nuclear power plant (NPP) and new and cutting-edge projects.
Image Credit: Technetics Group
Discover more about Technetics’ RPV O-rings, and visit the website or contact a specialist for a bespoke solution for your given application.
This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by Technetics Group.
For more information on this source, please visit Technetics Group.
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
Technetics Group. (2023, June 30). Creating Reliable O-Rings for a Nuclear Power Plant. AZoM. Retrieved on November 29, 2023 from https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=22603.
Technetics Group. "Creating Reliable O-Rings for a Nuclear Power Plant". AZoM. 29 November 2023. <https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=22603>.
Technetics Group. "Creating Reliable O-Rings for a Nuclear Power Plant". AZoM. https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=22603. (accessed November 29, 2023).
Technetics Group. 2023. Creating Reliable O-Rings for a Nuclear Power Plant. AZoM, viewed 29 November 2023, https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=22603.
The opinions expressed here are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of AZoM.com.
Do you have a question you'd like to ask regarding this article?
AZoM.com - An AZoNetwork Site
Hydraulic Rod Seals Owned and operated by AZoNetwork, © 2000-2023