Core Energy and US firm Flowserve join hands for coolant pumps in nuclear plants

New Delhi: Core Energy Systems and US-based Flowserve Corporation have collaborated to locally manufacture primary coolant pumps (PCP) used in nuclear plants, after the latter received clearance from American authorities to transfer technology.

"The US Department of Energy granted Flowserve US specific authorisation under 10 CFR Part 810," the companies said in a joint statement. The authorisation enables Flowserve to transfer its advanced PCP technology to India.

Primary coolant pumps are among the most technologically intensive and critical components of a nuclear power plant, enabling continuous coolant supply to remove heat from the reactor core, protecting the reactor and ensuring uninterrupted, safe power generation.


Mumbai-based Core Energy said the move has also been approved by India's Department of Atomic Energy.

India has announced plans to allow greater private participation in the civil nuclear energy segment, as the requirement of clean energy is set to rise in line with the country's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

The government has said that it would amend the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act. The two Acts were introduced in the context of a state-owned nuclear thrust.

The US licence called '10 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 810' is an authorisation required for the export of nuclear technology and services to foreign countries.

Flowserve has more than 5,000 pumps and 15,000 valves installed in India, the company said.