The Mirion
Technologies’ Radiation Monitoring Systems (RMS) Division today
announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply radiation
monitoring systems for 10 new nuclear power plants to be built in China
by China Nuclear Power Engineering Company Ltd (CNPEC).
The nuclear power plants will follow the Chinese CPR1000 design and will
be located at the Hongyanhe site in Liaoning province, the Ningde site
in Fujian province and the Yangjiang site in Guangdong province. The
contract award encompasses 10 complete sets of radiation monitoring
systems anticipated to be delivered between 2011 and 2013.
Under the contract award, the RMS Division will deliver a full suite of
radiation monitoring systems to each CPR1000, including those related to
Barrier Leak Control, Effluent Release Monitoring, Process Operations,
Post-Accident Management and Radioprotection of Workers. The project
covers design, engineering, manufacturing, commissioning and training of
all the systems, including several safety-related monitors.
“We are delighted our client has selected us for this contract, which
represents one of the largest ever received by Mirion Technologies,”
commented Jean-Louis Gouronc, President of Mirion’s RMS Division. “It is
reflective of our long-term presence in the Chinese nuclear power
market. We look forward to delivering this project over the coming years
and continuing to develop our relationships in this important market.”
ABOUT
MIRION TECHNOLOGIES
Mirion Technologies is a world leader in radiation detection, measuring
and monitoring. Mirion has facilities in Europe, Asia, and North
America. Mirion Technologies is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay
area and is a portfolio company of American Capital (NASDAQ:ACAS).
Mirion Technologies
Kimberly Croxson, 925-543-0806
kcroxson@mirion.com
