NUCLEAR
For over 40 years, PRINCIPIA has been providing cutting-edge services in structural mechanics and CFD simulation, including code verification and phenomenological studies, to various players in the nuclear industry.
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Our team of over 40 engineers specializes in the qualification of nuclear systems and components in accordance with the most stringent international regulations and codes.
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PRINCIPIA‘s extensive experience covers the entire life cycle of different types of reactors, from construction to decommissioning, consolidating our position as a key player in the growing nuclear sector.
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PRINCIPIA holds the UTO qualification issued by EDF and ISO 19443 (2018) certification.
In-service Power plants and testing reactors
With its experienced multidisciplinary teams, PRINCIPIA excels in structural mechanics and CFD activities. The company has solid expertise in applying these skills to operating nuclear power plants and test reactors, covering areas such as reactor core assemblies and spent fuel storage.
PRINCIPIA also provides periodic analyses, refurbishment support and advanced services such as crack propagation and fluid/structure coupling.
New built reactors
With the resurgence of newly built reactors as a key element in global decarbonization, PRINCIPIA actively supports its clients in their design. With a strong partnership with France’s leading nuclear operator and serving a wide range of industrial players, PRINCIPIA offers simulation-based expertise (structural and CFD) for the design and analysis of various nuclear components and construction support.
PRINCIPIA’s expertise extends to reactors and fuel buildings, including specialized thermomechanical and thermohydraulic analysis of critical pressure and thermal components, and the company is a major partner to defense reactor designers.
Small Modular Reactor (SMR)
Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR)
Recognizing the potential of advanced modular reactors (AMRs) and small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide low-carbon energy to small networks and isolated areas, PRINCIPIA supports new players in this market.
Our expertise in areas such as seismic and explosion resistance analysis facilitates their design processes. PRINCIPIA’s structural analysis and CFD capabilities are specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of SMR/AMR developers.
Lifting devices
PRINCIPIA is a leading expert in risk assessment and behavioral studies for lifting equipment.
With years of experience and a framework agreement with a major client, we offer in-depth expertise to a wide range of stakeholders, including reactor and marine facility operators and equipment manufacturers.
Our services cover both modern and legacy technologies, including assessments of resistance to earthquakes, explosions, tornadoes and high winds, as well as tool re-evaluation and non-linear analysis of historical data.
