Enriched Boric Acid is designed into the EPR as the primary coolant additive for rate of reaction control. Isotopically enriched boric acid increases criticality control, achieves higher levels of long-term control, reduces the corrosion effect and reduces operator exposure to radiation, the company said.
Dennis Manning, vice president and general manager of Ceradyne Boron Products, said: “The utilization of advanced reactor designs in conjunction with superior safety and operating systems ushers in a more efficient, safe, reliable and environmentally friendly energy alternative to greenhouse-gas emitting technologies.
“Boron Products, is proud to be involved in the success and continued advancement of safe, reliable nuclear power generation. We expect to completely ship this order in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.”
