ValvTechnologies in partnership with MetalTek Energy Products, have supplied Slovenian based, Nuklearna elektrarna Krško, d.o.o with valves and strainers in support of their Emergency Diesel Generators upgrade project.
The equipment will play a critical role in the success of the upgrade of the plant’s emergency backup power system. This is similar to the system that failed at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Plant during the March 2011 nuclear accident resulting from the earthquake and tsunami that rendered the plant in total blackout.
Slovenia’s national nuclear company required 29 valves and two strainers, all in accordance with ASME III Class 3 and 10CRF50 for Safety Related Applications. The equipment was needed in less than 12 weeks after receipt of the executable contract.
Warren Brandon, MetalTek General Manager said “This project is exactly why we build flexibility into our group – to leverage our years of experience at the utility and OEM levels to support the customer whenever and wherever they need it.”
ValvTechnologies supplied 27 VTI Model V1-2 Metal Seated Ball Valves, mostly 600# class, ranging from 3/4” thru 4” full port in A105 and 316SS materials. Additionally, the company provided two 1.5” 316SS VTI/DFT Inline Check Valves. MetalTek Energy Products provided the two 3” 150# Class A105 Tee Strainers under their ASME III and 10CFR50 Appendix B programs, and supported the effort with direct shipment from their Chattanooga facilities.
