ATOS :Lifespan extension of nuclear power plants
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
EDF Energy completed replacement and modernization of the Data Processing and
Control Systems at Dungeness B nuclear power plant with Atos expertise
Paris, 28 June 2016 - When safety and security come first, one cannot afford to
make mistakes, adoption and development require the utmost preparation and
control. The life span extension of nuclear power plants that is happening
worldwide, means the right expertise is needed to ensure modernization and
replacement of obsolete systems to remain compliant to the latest regulations.
Such a transition needs to be executed whilst guaranteeing productivity in all
safety. Atos Worldgrid, an international subsidiary of Atos, is a unique player
in smart energy with a strong footprint as a partner to accompany clients
worldwide.
Smooth transition at EDF Energy
EDF Energy, the UK's largest producer of low-carbon electricity, wholly owned by
EDF Group, commissioned Atos as prime contractor to lead the entire Data
Processing and Control Systems (DPS)* replacement and modernization project.
Atos Worldgrid was responsible for the overall design and selection of
replacement technologies, the implementation program and delivery at the
Dungeness B nuclear power station in the UK. The replacement was carried out
without interrupting plant operation and both legacy and replacement systems ran
in parallel for ensured continuity prior to the actual switchover.
Training is critical
Under the contract, Atos Worldgrid managed the build, testing and commissioning
of the new system. The system is designed to meet EDF Energy's specifications
supporting the operation of a nuclear plant. These specifications include
adherence to stringent national and international standards. Atos worked closely
with EDF Energy's design staff in achieving the necessary quality. Training for
control room operators was critical, and Atos ensured that the new systems were
fully integrated with the simulator environment well in advance of transition.
This meant that all those affected by the change would be fully familiar with
the new systems and interfaces before the switchover.
"Atos demonstrated strong technology capabilities through its extensive
experience in the energy sector, together with the proven program management
skills necessary to ensure the successful running of such a critical project,"
said Tony Williams, Group Head DPCS C&I Branch at EDF Energy. "We were
particularly impressed by their strong partnership approach, as Atos Worldgrid
experts worked side by side with us to achieve very high standards required for
regulatory approval."
"The European energy industry is on the cusp of change, with a significant
extension to accounting life of a plant. With our experience in implementing
mission critical systems, where delivering high performance and availability is
essential, we see huge potential for similar solutions to that at EDF Energy
being rolled-out across other power stations in Europe". Jérôme de Parscau, CEO
at Atos Worldgrid said. He continued: "The new Data Processing and Control
System of Dungeness B in the UK has been accepted by the Safety Authorities and
is now offered by Atos as a framework for best practice to help any nuclear
power operator ensure that similar replacements or implementation of new built
superannuated computer systems can be planned and executed safely and
efficiently".
Atos at World Nuclear Exhibition
The Atos team of nuclear industry specialists - including expertise by Atos
Worldgrid and Bull - will be present during World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) that
takes place in Paris 28 - 30 June, on stand M74 to discuss 'Nuclear power in the
digital age' and how digitally-enhanced operations can best serve an industry
which must balance continuity and change while never compromising safety. Focus
will be on the following topics: Instrumentation & Control, Asset Lifecycle
Management, Cybersecurity and Radiation Protection.
*The Data Processing and Control System (DPCS) is a key prime interface to the
central control room - presenting information about current plant equipment
status, critical automatic and sequence control and supervision functions. The
system is being designed as a high availability and high performance system in
support of safe, reliable operation of the power station. It met the
requirements of the Office of Nuclear Regulation in terms of modern standards
and production excellence.
About Atos
Atos SE (Societas Europaea) is a leader in digital services with pro forma
annual revenue of circa ? 12 billion and circa 100,000 employees in 72
countries. Serving a global client base, the Group provides Consulting & Systems
Integration services, Managed Services & BPO, Cloud operations, Big Data &
Cyber-security solutions, as well as transactional services through Worldline,
the European leader in the payments and transactional services industry. With
its deep technology expertise and industry knowledge, the Group works with
clients across different business sectors: Defense, Financial Services, Health,
Manufacturing, Media, Utilities, Public sector, Retail, Telecommunications, and
Transportation. Atos is focused on business technology that powers progress and
helps organizations to create their firm of the future. The Group is the
Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic & Paralympic Games and
is listed on the Euronext Paris market. Atos operates under the brands Atos,
Atos Consulting, Atos Worldgrid, Bull, Canopy, Unify and Worldline.
www.atos.com|Follow (at)Atos_com
Bull is the Atos brand for its technology products and software, which are today
distributed in over 50 countries worldwide. With a rich heritage of over 80
years of technological innovation, 2000 patents and a 700 strong R&D team
supported by the Atos Scientific Community, it offers products and value-added
software to assist clients in their digital transformation, specifically in the
areas of Big Data and Cybersecurity. Bull is part of Atos. www.bull.com|Follow
(at)Bull_com
About Atos Worldgrid
Atos Worldgrid, an international subsidiary of Atos, is a unique player in smart
energy. With over 1,600 engineers and over 35 years' experience, Atos Worldgrid
operates in more than 15 countries. It has in particular equipped 70 nuclear
power units (representing over 15% of the worldwide nuclear power reactors) with
its Supervision and Command & Control software in France, UK, Russia and China
and delivered the world's largest smart metering system.
For more information, please contact:
Jose de Vries
+31 6 30 27 26 11
Jose.devries(at)atos.net
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