BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leader in providing comprehensive balance-of-plant services, specializing in maintenance, field service, inspection, and refurbishment for nuclear facilities. With a strong emphasis on safety and a remarkable track record of over 7 million hours without a lost-time incident, BWXT is dedicated to helping clients achieve their plant performance goals through meticulous long-range outage planning and execution. Their extensive offerings include valve services, major equipment inspections, modifications and repairs, replacement parts, and engineered products, as well as life-cycle management and engineering services. BWXT's expertise ensures that all scheduled maintenance needs are met efficiently and effectively, keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) offers comprehensive fuel handling solutions for Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU®) nuclear reactor operators, leveraging decades of experience as the original designer and manufacturer of CANDU® fuel handling systems. Our expertise spans the entire lifecycle of fuel handling, including system design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning. We pride ourselves on our legacy of excellence in fuel services at major facilities like Bruce Power and Darlington Generating Stations, and we provide responsive on-site engineering support tailored to our customers' needs. Additionally, BWXT specializes in remote and on-line fuel handling systems, as well as maintenance and recovery tooling, ensuring our technology remains at the forefront of industry advancements while delivering reliable performance.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) has pioneered the Tritium Separation Centre (TSC) to address the challenges posed by accumulating tritium in aging CANDU® reactors. Tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, can elevate personnel exposure and environmental emissions. The TSC is a versatile facility that can be constructed on-site at any CANDU® plant, allowing for efficient processing of tritiated heavy water. This process involves transferring heavy water from the reactor to the TSC, where tritium is separated and safely stored in a high-security underground vault, while the purified heavy water is returned for reuse. Utilizing advanced isotope separation techniques, including gaseous and thermal diffusion, the TSC not only mitigates tritium levels but also enhances reactor capacity factors, demonstrating BWXT's commitment to innovation and safety in nuclear energy management.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leader in the production of uranium fuel materials, dedicated to supporting the U.S. Navy's fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. The company specializes in converting Cold War-era stockpiles of highly enriched uranium (HEU) into low-enriched uranium (LEU) suitable for commercial nuclear reactors. Notably, BWXT completed a significant project with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 2011, successfully downblending 22.8 metric tons of HEU into LEU, generating a total of 312 metric tons of LEU—enough to power approximately 3.8 million households for over four years. With a history dating back to the early 1960s, BWXT has established itself as a trusted partner in nuclear fuel production and non-proliferation efforts.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leading full-spectrum supplier specializing in nuclear and critical component engineering, offering comprehensive services that encompass design, manufacturing, inspection, assembly, and testing. With a skilled team of engineers, BWXT excels in prototype design and seamless manufacturing integration. Their engineering expertise spans applied mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer processes, metallurgy, materials engineering, welding and robotics engineering, and advanced CAD/CAM systems. Additionally, BWXT is committed to research and development initiatives aimed at enhancing product performance, utilizing innovative tools such as PRO-E process modeling and PRO-MFG CNC program generation for custom tool design.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) specializes in addressing the challenges associated with the degradation of steam generator and heat exchanger tubing, focusing on both mechanical and corrosion-related issues that require extensive repairs and replacements globally. Recognizing that various degradation modes can compromise tubing integrity and station reliability, BWXT emphasizes the importance of timely inspections and monitoring to detect and characterize these degradations. The company employs advanced probe technology, including the bobbin probe for volumetric indications like pitting and fretting, as well as the X-probe, a transmit/receive array probe designed to identify axial or circumferential indications. Among the X-probes, a specialized tight-radius variant is utilized to navigate low row tubes with tight bends, ensuring comprehensive analysis and maintenance of tube integrity in critical systems.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leader in Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) services, providing advanced inspection solutions for the nuclear industry and beyond. Utilizing cutting-edge imaging techniques, BWXT's NDE capabilities include PRIMA® inspection and repair services specifically designed for Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) applications. The company employs state-of-the-art robotic equipment and technologies that enhance efficiency while minimizing dose exposure for personnel. With extensive expertise in both Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and CANDU environments, BWXT's skilled team effectively tackles the complexities of inspecting critical components, ensuring safety and reliability in every operation. Key offerings include Ultrasonic Testing and Remote Visual Inspection, underscoring BWXT's commitment to innovation and excellence in service delivery.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leader in commercial nuclear services, boasting over 50 years of expertise in delivering innovative reactor solutions. Our comprehensive planning and execution capabilities ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. We specialize in a range of reactor services, including fuel channel inspection, maintenance and replacement, feeder inspection and replacement, as well as the inspection and maintenance of reactor vessel closure heads. With cutting-edge inspection technologies and customized tooling, BWXT is fully equipped to tackle even the most complex reactor challenges, providing our clients with reliable and efficient services tailored to their unique needs.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) specializes in providing comprehensive repair services for ASME Code pressure vessels, backed by a full suite of ASME and National Board certifications (N, NPT, NA, NS, and NR). With extensive engineering analysis expertise and a skilled workforce, BWXT excels in pressure boundary modifications and specialty machining. The company has developed portable tooling for precision tasks such as machining manway and hand hole cover surfaces, adding hand holes and instrument ports to steam generators, and removing stuck studs. Their advanced tooling features hardened slides and ball screws to minimize backlash, ensuring precise depth-of-cut adjustments down to 0.0005 inches for optimal surface finishes that enhance sealing performance.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) has been a leader in the energy sector for over 160 years, specializing in the design and manufacturing of innovative tools and products tailored to meet the unique challenges of our clients. Our extensive expertise ranges from large steam generators to specialized inspection tools, ensuring that we provide high-quality solutions that enhance plant performance. Our dedicated team of skilled engineers and technicians is committed to not only designing and fabricating state-of-the-art tooling but also installing and servicing these products on-site. By continuously developing advanced techniques and software, BWXT remains at the forefront of addressing the evolving needs of nuclear plant maintenance and inspection, delivering peace of mind and optimized operational efficiency to our customers.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leader in engineering critical components for commercial nuclear power plants, boasting over 50 years of experience. Renowned for its innovative Replacement Steam Generator (SG) designs, BWXT offers a comprehensive range of engineering services that extend to ASME Sec. III and Sec. VIII components, including safety-related Heat Exchangers (HXs), feedwater heaters, pressurizers, and Reactor Vessels (RVs). Utilities can leverage BWXT's expertise in various applications such as 3-dimensional CFD analysis, life-cycle management, seismic analysis, and thermal hydraulic engineering. The engineering services at BWXT are conducted by a team of skilled engineers who possess in-depth knowledge of the design and fabrication processes, ensuring high-quality support for all nuclear equipment needs.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) has established itself as a leader in the nuclear steam generator market for over 60 years, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and quality in heavy nuclear component production since the 1960s. With a remarkable track record of supplying 315 nuclear steam generators, including the first six Replacement Once-Through Steam Generators (ROTSGs) in the U.S. in 2002, BWXT's steam generators are integral to the operation of electrical turbines in every nuclear power plant across Canada and many others worldwide. The company's state-of-the-art facility in Cambridge, Ontario, features the largest nuclear clean room for component assembly globally, ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability. BWXT's steam generator designs are recognized for their unparalleled performance, boasting the lowest combined tube failure rate and optimal circulation rates in the industry, making them some of the most dependable solutions available.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leader in the production of Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU®) nuclear fuel, providing high-quality and reliable fuel bundles to CANDU® reactor operators since the 1950s. With manufacturing facilities located in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, Ontario, BWXT employs advanced automated manufacturing and inspection technologies to ensure optimal product quality and traceability. The company has supplied over half a million fuel bundles, demonstrating its commitment to meeting the growing demand for electricity worldwide. BWXT's dedication to continuous improvement through Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing practices ensures that it consistently meets the stringent requirements of nuclear reactor operating conditions, making it a trusted partner in the nuclear energy sector.
BWX Technologies, Inc. specializes in advanced feedwater heaters, which are essential shell-and-tube heat exchangers utilized in power plants to preheat boiler feedwater. By utilizing bleed-off steam from high-pressure turbines on the shell side, these heaters effectively warm the feedwater flowing through the tubes, thereby enhancing the overall thermal efficiency of the plant. The design incorporates both low-pressure and high-pressure feedwater heaters strategically placed within the thermodynamic cycle—low-pressure units located between the condenser and deaerator, and high-pressure units situated between the deaerator and steam generator. The optimal number of each type of heater is determined by cycle optimization, aligning with various turbine extraction points to maximize energy recovery. This regenerative heating process significantly reduces the thermal energy required for electricity generation, making feedwater heaters a crucial component in improving power plant performance and sustainability.
BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. is a premier supplier of nuclear-grade materials and precision-machined components, specifically designed for CANDU® nuclear power utilities worldwide. Established as a subsidiary of BWXT Canada Ltd. in 2020 and located in Oakville, Ontario, the company employs around 130 skilled professionals, including manufacturing engineers and tradespeople, who utilize advanced equipment to produce complex components. BWXT Precision Manufacturing is recognized for its expertise in delivering accredited Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) components, adhering to rigorous standards such as NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and CSA N299.1, ensuring that all products meet stringent safety and performance requirements.
