Ageing & Obsolescence
Redefining Reliability: Replacing Obsolete Reactor Pressure Test Systems at EDF’s Heysham 1 and Hartlepool Power Stations
Modernising Critical Test Equipment to Support Safe Reactor Operations EDF Energy selected AMS Nuclear Engineering to replace their ageing pressure...
Securing Long-Term Safety and Operational Confidence Through CCR Alarm Modernisation Replacement CCR Hardwired Fire Alarm System
Hinkley Point B’s hardwired CCR alarm system was replaced to QA Grade 2, preserving operator familiarity and ensuring long-term reliability.
Ensuring Long-Term Reliability and Regulatory Confidence at Heysham 1
EDF Energy – Heysham 1
The existing RAETP (Radioactive Active Effluent Treatment Plant) alarm panel showed signs of ageing and needed replacing with a new alarm panel with the same functionality and maximum size.
Maintaining Reliable Generator Cooling Through Precision Chemical Control
A new caustic dosing system at Heysham 2 maintains stator water pH, protecting generator components from corrosion and ensuring reliable operation.
Delivering Resilient Control: SCADA System Upgrade at Hinkley Point B
EDF Energy – Hinkley Point B
AMS partnered with Servelec Controls (Now ITI) to deliver a new SCADA system that mimics the functionality of the existing system.
Extending the Operational Life of Safety-Critical Detection Systems
Reverse-engineered PCBs extended the life of the WIDS and SIDS at Heysham 2 and Torness, restoring maintainability without mechanical modifications.
Future-Proofing Effluent Monitoring at Torness
A hybrid monitoring solution at Torness accurately measures multi-phase sludge levels in AETP tanks, supporting a scalable fleet-wide deployment.