Rolls-Royce to provide MTU diesel generators for Hinkley backup power

Rolls-Royce is using its broad in-house capability to deliver four generator sets; all instrumentation and controls; and full systems integration. This contract sits alongside another for the provision of Hinkley Point C heat exchangers and associated systems, which was agreed in December 2017.

The diesel generators are supplied from Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems; instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems from its Grenoble-based I&C business; and systems integration engineering from its Warrington and Derby-based nuclear teams.

The generator systems, Type MTU 956 TB33 with 3600kW power output each, will guarantee power to critical power station systems in the event of any unplanned outage of the site’s standing power supply.

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Rob Fletcher, president of Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear, said: “The unique capability of Rolls-Royce to supply, control and integrate these systems brings great value to our customers and shows the breadth of expertise we have at our disposal.

“Coupled with the provision of heat exchanger systems to Hinkley Point C, we’re proud to be an integral part of this incredible project and the potential it offers for UK low carbon energy.”

Hinkley Point C supply chain director, Jean-Pierre West, said: “These generators are an essential part of the multiple safety systems incorporated into the Hinkley Point C design and they will play a critical role in helping the power station provide safe and reliable low carbon electricity for decades to come.”

Each generator set includes all the auxiliary systems, tanks, coolers, exhaust and air intake systems, pumps, pipework, valves, starting systems, lubricating and fuel oil systems as well as the electrical power generator and all the instrumentation and control systems.

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