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Industry Brochure, Nuclear power

Industry Brochure, Nuclear power

Industry Brochure, Nuclear power

Product catalog summary
Introduction
ASCO, a leader in nuclear-qualified solenoid valves, provides solutions for nuclear power plants. Their products are essential for safety and balance-of-plant applications, including emergency core cooling and steam generator systems.

ASCO Solutions
ASCO offers a reliable selection of control solutions for nuclear power applications, with a global presence and local support in key countries. Their products include solenoid pilot valves, check valves, and Hydramotor actuators, all designed to meet stringent nuclear specifications.

Product Features
ASCO products are known for their traceability, temperature rating, seismic testing, and radiation resistance. They offer features like surge protection diodes and quick-disconnect connectors for enhanced safety and maintenance.

Quality Assurance
ASCO's manufacturing plants are ISO 9001-certified, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. All products undergo rigorous testing before shipment.

Experience and Expertise
ASCO has a long history in the nuclear industry, supplying valves for the first nuclear-powered submarine and early commercial nuclear plants. They have equipped over 440 nuclear power plants worldwide.

Product Qualification
ASCO products are designed for high radiation, temperature, and seismic environments. They are qualified to operate during design basis events and meet international standards like IEEE and RCC-E.

Applications
ASCO valves are used in various nuclear plant systems, including steam generator systems and diesel backup generator systems. They ensure reliability and uptime in critical applications.

Emerson's Role
Emerson, ASCO's parent company, is a global leader in technology and engineering, providing innovative solutions across various markets. Their commitment to R&D and problem-solving drives technological progress.

Conclusion
ASCO's nuclear-qualified products and comprehensive support make them a trusted choice for nuclear power applications, ensuring safety and reliability in critical plant operations.
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Industry Brochure, Nuclear power-1

Scan to see ASCO in action The Emerson logo is a trademark and a service mark of Emerson Electric Co. © 2015 Emerson Electric Co. Fluid Automation. Right. Now. Solenoid Valve Solutions

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Solenoid Valve Solutions for Nuclear Power Presenting ASCO Solutions Choose from the industry’s most reliable, proven, qualified selection of control solutions for global nuclear power applications. No other supplier can match the experience, applications expertise, and in-depth local response that have made ASCO the leader in its field. The trusted choice for nuclear power ASCO is the global leader in nuclear-qualified solenoid valves for nuclear power plants. The ASCO heritage of leadership in this field began with the nuclear industry’s inception. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), architect...

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Solenoid Valve Solutions for Nuclear Power The most global response ASCO solenoid valves were onboard the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, in the 1950s. Later, our valves protected the earliest commercial nuclear power plants. In 1978, ASCO valves were among the first and only to be nuclear-qualified to IEEE and RCC-E specifications. ASCO matches global presence with responsive local support. More than 440 nuclear power plants are now in operation, with more under construction. From the Americas to Europe to Asia, ASCO has equipped nearly every plant. We’ve been the worldwide...

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Solenoid Valve Solutions for Nuclear Power Safety systems Steam generator systems ASCO nuclear-qualified valves, switches, and actuators are indispensible parts of any nuclear plant safety application. Each has passed the most rigorous testing for nuclear equipment and environmental qualification (EQ). No matter what the occurrence — DBE, LOCA, HELB, or MSLB — these flagship nuclear products are manufactured with a high degree of designed-in quality and proven performance. Additionally, they are backed by the most responsive local support teams in their class, from development through testing...

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Solenoid Valve Solutions for Nuclear Power Diesel backup generator systems Steam turbine generator systems • Generator Coolant Control When plant operating power goes out, the reliability of your diesel backup becomes essential. ASCO valves bring nuclear-qualified reliability to challenging tasks such as diesel air starts. • Diesel Air Intake Control • Fuel Control • Air Start With these crucial applications in the nuclear power plant, failure leads to plant shutdown. Critical-grade ASCO valves possess the key attributes needed for this application, derived from our safety-grade nuclear offerings....

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Solenoid Valve Solutions for Nuclear Power Why Emerson Emerson has an established worldwide reputation for technology innovation and industry leadership. Our technologies have served to transform entire industries, from the creative solutions provided by the smallest detail, to their greater collective impact on the environments we live and work in. Helping our customers achieve that distinct competitive advantage is our priority. Problem solving is our passion. We are committed to driving technological progress and setting the standards of the future by maintaining a strong focus on research...

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