This work forms part of Energy Northwests program to maintain a stable supply of low carbon electricity for customers in the Pacific Northwest. Tony Robinson, President and CEO of Framatome in North America, said, This project reflects a growing partnership with Energy Northwest and our shared commitment to advancing safe, reliable nuclear energy for the Pacific Northwest region. By integrating Framatomes advanced digital controls, the Columbia Generating Station will be modernizing essential systems that help ensure long-term plant performance and deliver the clean, dependable power that communities across the Northwest rely on every day.
The upgraded equipment will use the commercial digital control Tricon platform, which is integrated into the plants instrumentation and control system. This system functions as the facilities central nervous system, giving operators key information on plant behavior, supporting operation of safety systems during routine conditions and automatically protecting the reactor when required.
By moving to this digital platform, the plant expects improved operator insight and situational awareness, along with lower lifecycle maintenance costs that support long-term operation. The modernization is intended to keep critical systems aligned with current standards for nuclear plant control technologies.
Framatome will carry out system development, manufacturing and assembly at its Centers for Operational Excellence in Mansfield, Massachusetts, and Lynchburg, Virginia. Columbia Generating Station, located about 10 miles north of Richland, Washington, is the only commercial nuclear power plant in the Pacific Northwest and plays a significant role in the regions electricity mix.
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