Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck 1 Golfech nuclear power plant New system to put and extract the fuel assembly in the reactor

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck 2 1. Presentation of the system 2. Schedule of the project 3. « The Supervisor » 4. Figures 5. Conclusion Summary

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck 3 4. Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Situation in the power plant

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck 4 4. Figures 5. Conclusion History To handle the fuel assembly in the PWR reactors (Pressurised Water Reactor) around the world, we currently use the PMC system (fuel handling and storage system) : - 1 Fuel Handling (Crane) - 1 Fuel Transfer Machine - 1 Fuel Manipulator 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" 4,75m 20 cm

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck 5 Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Reactor Vessel Fuel Handling Fuel Manipulator 4. Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck 6 Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building 4. Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck 7 4. Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck 8 4. Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck 9 4. Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Fuel Transfer Machine Deactivation Pool Fuel Manipulator Fuel Handling Reactor Vessel FB Fuel Building RB Reactor Building

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion History In 2001, EDF decided to install a new system. These improvements were : - To increase safety (by putting new sensors) - To handle 8 fuel assemblies per hour (Today it is 5/h. => save 14h/activity => 28h/outage) - To reduce the cost of the service (Confidential) 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor"

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion Objectives for EDF EDF has decided to install « The Supervisor » in the PMC system between 2005 – 2012, in order to make these improvements. This new system will be used in 1300 MW nuclear power plants in France (20 units) and perhaps in the EPR units. 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor"

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Schedule of the project EDF decided to install the new system Install new system in 1 power plant test (PALUEL=2 units) 2001 EDF decided to install this new system in all 1300 MW power plants in France Study on the new system (Ask questions to different power plants and the constructors) I gave my opinion about my experience on this subject Installation of new system in Golfech power plant (The end of project)

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" « The Supervisor » - Camera system- Computer system - Supervisor system - Fuel Manipulator- Fuel Transfer Machine- Fuel Handling 4. Figures 5. Conclusion (Fuel Building ) FB RB (Reactor Building)

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Figures : Study Affair3 people in the engineer unit (Marseille) studied these improvements (Mechanic, electric, automatic data processing) 10 people participated in the study (like me) and elaborated the schedule condition (Studies on nuclear pressure : Risk of fire, of seism, redundancy). Time2 years CostConfidential 4. Figures 5. Conclusion

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Figures : Installation Units20/58 units in France (1300 MW) FirmsREEL : For mechanic and electric improvements SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC : For automatic data processing Time15 weeks : 12 weeks before the outage (outside the reactor building) Use the old and part of the new system to remove fuel 3 weeks during the outage (In the reactor building) Put fuel assembly with the new system Waste4t nuclear waste per unit (4tx20=80t for French nuclear plants) CostConfidential 4. Figures 5. Conclusion

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Figures : Operation Preparation1 person for 2 reactors for 1 month to create new procedures (20x2=10 people for French nuclear plants) TrainingTraining 35 people for every 2 reactors (=>35x20/2=350 people for French nuclear plants) for 1 week in Lyon CostConfidential 4. Figures 5. Conclusion

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Figures 5. Conclusion 1. Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Figures : Maintenance PreparationElectrical and automatic service : 2 people per plant for 1 month to create new procedures (2x8=16 for French nuclear plants) Mechanic service : 1 person per plant for 1 month to create new procedures (1x8=8 for French nuclear plants) EquipmentReplace spare parts warehouse for French nuclear plants (Paris) Firms2 firms to do the maintenance for the French nuclear plants CostConfidential 4. Figures 5. Conclusion

Grenoble, June 2008 GOLFECH NPP\TX-CLE\Fuel preparation - RONZANI Franck Presentation of system 2. Schedule of the project 3. "The Supervisor" Conclusion 4. Figures 5. Conclusion To improve availability, safety, service and cost, EDF decided to install a new system to change nuclear fuel. To do this, in 20 units (1300MW) of nuclear plants and for 350 operators, we need : - 12 years - 47 EDF people to do the study - 2 firms to do the project This investment by EDF is a part of the sustainable development for nuclear energy