Framatome has been awarded a contract to upgrade several digital control systems at Energy Northwest’s Columbia Generating Station. The project includes system design, engineering, manufacturing, testing and installation for new digital feedwater level control and feedwater heater vents and drains systems. The upgrades are part of Energy Northwest’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the supply of energy for their customers.
Framatome’s solution is based on the commercial digital control Tricon platform, part of the plant’s instrumentation and control (I&C) system. The upgraded systems provide a robust and reliable digital control platform, enabling improved operator insight and situational awareness, while reducing lifecycle maintenance costs and supporting the long-term operation of the plant. System development, manufacturing and assembly will take place at Framatome’s Centers for Operational Excellence in Mansfield, Massachussets, and Lynchburg, Virginia.
“This project reflects a growing partnership with Energy Northwest and our shared commitment to advancing safe, reliable nuclear energy for the Pacific Northwest region,” said Tony Robinson, President & CEO of Framatome in North America. “By integrating Framatome’s advanced digital controls, the Columbia Generating Station will be modernising essential systems that help ensure long-term plant performance and deliver the clean, dependable power that communities across the Northwest rely on every day.”
