Green Energy & Mobility
Seeking To Realize A Reliable Supply Of Electric Power And A Low-carbon SocietyNuclear Power Plants
Green Energy & MobilityFrom the standpoints of energy security and the prevention of global warming, nuclear power generation is important and will soon embark on a new era. Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd., was established in 2007 by Hitachi, Ltd., and the General Electric Co. of the U.S. as means of participation in the nuclear energy business. Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd., having inherited the technologies and the experiences of both companies, each with a half-century of experience in the nuclear energy business, is working for progress in that field while promoting highly reliable manufacturing practices. Furthermore, through synergistic collaboration with the supporting companies in the U.S. and Canada, we offer global services of consistently high quality, ranging from research and development to design, manufacturing and construction, as well as; the maintenance of advanced boiling water reactors, fast reactors and nuclear fuel cycle facilities, etc. Hitachi Group’s overall strength, is used to support the reliable, sustainable supply of energy, as part of an effort to build a richer, more comfortable future for people and the planet.
Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR)
Green Energy & MobilityHitachi’s Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) is the most experienced operational Generation 3+ design in the world that has achieved an incomparable level of safety with additional facilities for safety enhancement as well as plant layout designs to mitigate site specific external hazard.
Advanced Integrated CAE System
Green Energy & MobilityHitachi has developed an in-house engineering system, "Advanced Integrated CAE System", which is a plant engineering database containing EPC project experiences and project management know-how to actualize high-quality and efficient works. The system uses the latest IT to enable coordination from Conceptual & Basic Design, 3D Modeling & Detail Design, Production Design & Manufacturing, Construction & Start Up, and Operation & Maintenance. It shortens work periods and raises the level of quality assurance to accomplish goals on schedule on budget.
Revitalization of Fukushima
Green Energy & MobilityWe deliver the equipment for contaminated water measures and pool fuel removal with regard to the decommissioning program, which are specified in the “Mid-to-Long-Term Roadmap towards the Decommissioning of TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Units 1-4 (Mid-to-Long-Term Roadmap)“ and “Mid-and-Long-Term Decommissioning Action Plan 2020“, to Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. based on the experiences and achievements accumulated as a plant manufacturer. We are implementing the following activities for research and development on mid- and long-term issues regarding the decommissioning program specified in the “Mid-to-Long-Term Roadmap” and “Mid-and-Long-Term Decommissioning Action Plan 2020.” We will continue to contribute to decommissioning of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station through technological development.
Restart
Green Energy & MobilityFollowing the accident in Fukushima in March 2011, The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) was established in Japan and has been conducting compliance reviews enforcing the new regulatory requirements. To enable BWR nuclear power plants in Japan to restart quickly, We support BWR business operators in the NRA review to obtain approval. On this page, we will explain outlines, features, and the status of developing technologies that have been introduced in BWRs through the new review process.
Nuclear Power Plant (Construction)
Green Energy & MobilityWe provide total solution for Nuclear Power Plant construction and operation projects. We offer planning and detail design of the systems, manufacturing and delivery of the main equipment, construction and maintenance of the plants.
Preventive Maintenance
Green Energy & MobilityWe advance the securing of safety, the improvement of economic efficiency and the reliability enhancement to ensure that nuclear power plants are operated safely and securely. We will adapt Lumada to support the safe and stable operation of nuclear power plants.
Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Processing
Green Energy & MobilityWe are working to develop radioactive waste processing technologies and decommissioning technologies at nuclear facilities based on our track record in the construction of these facilities and in regular inspections and maintenance work at plants in operation. With a focus on radioactive waste processing, measurement of radioactivity, chemical decontamination and cutting from among our radioactive waste disposal and decommissioning technologies for nuclear power generation facilities, the following outlines individual technological areas and presents their respective features and progress in development.
Fuel Cycle
Green Energy & MobilityWe must establish methods for efficient utilization of Uranium resources to supply reliable and constant nuclear power. Appropriate technologies might include fast reactor and nuclear fuel cycle. We have been developing such technologies.
