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.
The reactor vessel is a crucial component of a nuclear reactor's coolant system, designed to house the reactor core safely and efficiently. With a cylindrical shell and a spherical bottom head, it features a ring flange at the top where a closure head is securely bolted. Typically constructed from low-alloy steel, the vessel is lined with stainless steel cladding to enhance corrosion resistance. Standing approximately 41 feet (12.5 meters) tall and boasting an internal diameter of 171 inches (4343 mm), the vessel's shell wall and internal cladding have minimum thicknesses of 8.4 inches (213 mm) and 0.125 inches (3.18 mm), respectively. To further protect its integrity, reflective metal insulation is applied to the exterior surfaces, ensuring optimal performance and safety in nuclear operations.
Amentum's Contracted Maintenance, Modification, Aircrew, and Related Services (CMMARS) program delivers comprehensive Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for U.S. Navy aircraft, including the UC-35 and T-34/44/6 models. This ten-year IDIQ contract ensures that essential maintenance, modification, and aircrew services are available to keep military aircraft operational worldwide. Amentum's expertise encompasses a wide range of aviation platforms, adhering to Military, Military/Commercial, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. By providing critical logistics functions and maintenance tasks, Amentum plays a vital role in sustaining the readiness and availability of U.S. government aircraft across various missions.
Amentum's Shipboard Technical Support project ensures platform availability for the U.S. Navy by delivering expert engineering and technical assistance to Navy Regional Maintenance Centers globally. With a commitment to maintaining combat and mission readiness, Amentum's skilled personnel provide around-the-clock support for all classes of ships and submarines. The team conducts Total Ship Readiness Assessments (TSRAs), offering comprehensive grooming, repair, and calibration of shipboard systems. This strategic presence in key fleet concentration areas enhances the capabilities of Regional Maintenance Centers, enabling efficient deployment of expertise wherever needed, thus reinforcing the Navy's operational effectiveness.
Amentum's Shipboard Technical Support project ensures platform availability by delivering expert technical assistance to the U.S. Navy's fleet. With a focus on comprehensive support for every class of ship and submarine, Amentum's engineers and technicians provide around-the-clock assistance across various systems, including hull, mechanical, electrical, and command and control. The project executes Total Ship Readiness Assessments (TSRAs) to ensure optimal performance through grooming, repair, and calibration of shipboard systems, thereby maintaining combat and mission readiness. Amentum's strategic presence in key fleet concentration areas enhances the capabilities of Navy Regional Maintenance Centers, acting as a vital resource for skilled expertise that can be deployed globally.
The Naval Test Wing Pacific (NTWP) project, initiated on July 30, 2021, focuses on advanced test and training operations for the U.S. Navy, specializing in organizational-level aircraft maintenance and logistics support. Amentum, through its legacy company DynCorp International, oversees a diverse fleet that includes rotary, fixed-wing, unmanned, and lighter-than-air aircraft. The project encompasses a variety of aircraft types such as the P-3, C-130, F/A-18C-G, AV-8B, T-39D, EA-18G, and SH-60. NTWP ensures efficient management of both assigned and transient aircraft for project testing and training purposes, enhancing operational readiness and support capabilities within multiple squadrons.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division and NSWC Carderock Division are at the forefront of designing the future Navy through innovative design, prototyping, and reverse engineering. Amentum provides comprehensive product life-cycle support, integrating design, development, and sustainment services to enhance naval capabilities. Their expertise includes systems engineering, rapid prototyping, integration, testing and evaluation, as well as field installation and maintenance. Notably, Amentum has successfully designed and fabricated Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), pressure vessels, and submersible scale models, ensuring advanced solutions for modern naval operations.
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leading provider of nuclear components and services, specializing in the manufacturing of reactor components for U.S. Naval submarines and aircraft carriers. With a legacy dating back to the 1950s, BWXT has played a pivotal role in naval nuclear propulsion, having designed and fabricated components for the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine. The company continues to support the U.S. Navy's fleet, powering Ohio, Virginia, Seawolf, and Los Angeles-class submarines, as well as Nimitz and Ford-class aircraft carriers. BWXT is recognized for its commitment to safety, quality, and integrity, backed by a highly skilled workforce and advanced manufacturing capabilities that ensure precision in producing complex electro-mechanical products and high-consequence components.
The Aerospace Corporation has developed a specialized web-based application in collaboration with NASA's Near-Earth Object (NEO) Office, aimed at demonstrating methods to deflect potentially hazardous asteroids threatening Earth. This application is part of a broader suite of software solutions tailored to meet the unique requirements of various U.S. government clients, leveraging the expertise of Aerospace's Engineering and Technology Group (ETG). The corporation prides itself on its in-house development capabilities, allowing for continuous enhancements based on customer feedback. Additionally, Aerospace supports launch operations through its Spacelift Telemetry Acquisition and Reporting System (STARS), which is essential for mission assurance and monitoring of U.S. government space assets.
The new electric propulsion chamber at The Aerospace Corporation's El Segundo campus represents a significant advancement in space exploration technology. Designed to simulate the vacuum of space, this state-of-the-art facility enables scientists to test high-powered electric thrusters under conditions that closely mimic the environment of outer space. As highlighted by Laboratory Manager Rostislav Spektor, this chamber not only enhances Aerospace's testing capabilities but also contributes to global efforts in electric propulsion research. Unlike traditional chemical propulsion systems that rely on combustion, electric propulsion utilizes electric energy to ionize gas into plasma, which is then accelerated out of the thruster using electric and magnetic forces. While it produces less thrust than chemical methods, its efficiency makes it a promising alternative for future missions beyond Earth.
The CONTAINERSHIPS-CSTC fleet offers a range of advanced container vessels designed for efficiency and performance. The 15,000 TEU DF containership features an overall length of approximately 366.00 meters, a breadth of 51.00 meters, and a depth of 30.20 meters, with a design draft of 14.50 meters and a maximum speed of 22.0 knots. For smaller operations, the 5,500 TEU containership measures about 255.00 meters in length and operates at a speed of 20.0 knots, while the 2,700 TEU variant is designed for tighter ports with an overall length of 186.00 meters and a speed of 18.0 knots. Additionally, the fleet includes a 23,000 TEU dual fuel containership, emphasizing sustainable operations with optimized fuel consumption rates across all models, ensuring both environmental compliance and cost-effectiveness in global shipping logistics.
The CSTC Oil and Chemical Tankers are designed for optimal performance and efficiency, featuring a range of sizes from 50,000 DWT product oil tankers to 318,000 DWT dual-fuel Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). Key specifications include an overall length of approximately 333.00 meters for the largest model, with a breadth of 60.00 meters and a depth of 30.50 meters, allowing for a design draft of 20.50 meters. These tankers achieve speeds of up to 15.0 knots while maintaining fuel consumption rates as low as 172.8 g/kW.h or 73.7 tons per day, adhering to Tier II emissions standards. The vessels are engineered for reliability and safety in transporting various liquid cargoes, including crude oil and chemicals, making them ideal for modern shipping demands.
The CSTC specialized vessels are designed for efficient passenger and vehicle transport, featuring advanced specifications tailored for optimal performance. The DF ROPAX model accommodates 1,730 passengers and 1,745 lane-meters, with an overall length of 198.50 meters and a maximum speed of 28.5 knots, ensuring swift transit. For larger capacities, the ROPAX variant supports 1,500 passengers and 3,658 lane-meters, measuring 230.50 meters in length and achieving a speed of 20.8 knots. Additionally, the 8,000 kW rescue vessel variant combines safety and functionality, while the PCTC models offer significant vehicle capacity with lengths up to 199.99 meters and speeds of 17.8 knots. All vessels are built to Ice Class 1A standards, ensuring reliability in challenging conditions.
The CSTC Offshore Survey & Drilling Units are advanced maritime vessels designed for deepwater operations, featuring a 3,000 feet drillship with an overall length of approximately 174.31 meters and a breadth of 32 meters. This robust unit boasts a design draught of 10.5 meters and can operate at a maximum water depth of 1,500 meters, with a drilling capacity of up to 9,144 meters. Accommodating up to 150 personnel, the drillship operates at a speed of 9.1 knots and has a variable load capacity of 12,000 tons. Additionally, the fleet includes a 12-streamer seismic research vessel and a deepwater engineering survey vessel, both equipped for high-performance operations in challenging environments, ensuring reliability and efficiency in offshore exploration and drilling activities.
The Offshore Production Installations offer advanced solutions for the energy sector, featuring a 28,000M³ LNG FSRU and a 2,000,000 BBLS FPSO with an overall length of approximately 323 meters, a breadth of 63 meters, and a depth of 32.5 meters. Designed for a storage capacity of 2,000,000 barrels, this unit is classified by DNV with a design life of 25 years and accommodates up to 140 personnel. Additionally, the 2,200,000 BBLS FPSO measures about 333 meters in length, has a breadth of 60 meters, and a depth of 33.5 meters, with a storage capacity of 2,200,000 barrels and a design life of 30 years. It features flexible mooring options including external turret and spread mooring systems. The installation also includes four buoys weighing 2,840 tons each and sixteen foundations weighing 735.2 tons each, certified by ABS, DNV, and BV.
