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Nexans nuclear cables help assure a clean source of economical energy for coming generations.
From basic power to complex control and communications, Nexans cables are omnipresent in the nuclear industry. To satisfy the most rigorous safety standards, Nexans has designed exceptionally robust cables and developed a line of halogen-free cables that keep operating during an emergency, while protecting people and infrastructure. We draw on 35 years experience in thermal, radiation and design-based event testing.
Our close partnership with nuclear engineers has meant cables customized and fullyadapted to nuclear needs. Where radiation-protection and LOCA (Loss of Cooling Accident) procedures are required for fast automatic shutdown, Nexans manufactures highly reliable K1 (1E-LOCA) cables. Elsewhere, K3 (1E and non-1E) cables assure flawless performance over a lifetime. Both K1 and K3 cables provide the highest levels of performance by limiting the spread of fire and emitting little smoke and toxic gases.
A complete range of cables for quality and performance
- reliability in extreme hot/cold, humidity, abrasion, vibration, etc.
- fire-performance in emergency situations: fire retardancy/ fire-resistance
- low smoke and low toxicity through halogen-free materials
- technical and R&D support for total life management
- reduced construction costs due to standardized products
- quality assurance through ISO 9001/ISO 14001, approved by AFAQ and IAEA 50 C/SG-Q
- compliance with US NRC Regulatory Guide, ASME, NQA and IAEA Code of Practice
- performance standards in keeping with IEC, NF, GB, CSA, ASTM, ICEA, GOST, BS.
Specific nuclear qualifications
- RCCE: Design and Construction Rules for Electrical Equipment for Nuclear Island
- CST/BTS: Book of technical specifications: Electrical Cables for Nuclear Power Plants
- IEEE 323: for nuclear power plant equipment
- IEEE 383: for (1) thermal aging, (2) radiation, and (3) LOCA test; with (1) (2) and (3) for last day accident simulation, and (2) and (3) for first day of operation.
Safety classification systems comparison
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