Reactor vessel in depth

The reactor pressure vessel contains the reactor core and essential internals. Framatome contributes to numerous areas related to its engineering, fabrication, and inspection, ensuring the highest levels of safety and quality.

Key numbers

Height :

13m

Weight :

> 530t

Diameter :

5,5m

Years of experience in manufacturing of heavy components for nuclear industry :

Reactor Pressure Vessels Manufactured and Delivered by Saint-Marcel Plant since 1975 :

Reactor Pressure Vessel including its Cover Head is a High Integrity and Nuclear Safety related Component which meets the requirements of applicable construction codes and regulations. The conformity has to be demonstrated at each step of manufacturing.

Made in Saint Marcel

Framatome’s Saint Marcel (France) plant manufactures primary loop components with the highest level of safety and quality standards. From design specifications to delivery all over the world, Framatome serves Nuclear Power Plants of all sizes.