The electrical activation of the Salvage Building marks a major advance in the U.S. Department of Energy-led modernization project at the Y-12 nuclear complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Last building energized
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced that the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) has completed the energization of its last structure, allowing the final phase of construction to begin. This infrastructure will replace the old World War II facility and will become the core of the uranium for national security, non-proliferation and nuclear-powered naval fleet propulsion. nuclear-powered naval fleet.
The electrical connection of the Rescue and Accountability Building was the last technical step required to begin integrated system testing. This action is key to prepare the facility for full operation.
The project, executed by Bechtel under the supervision of Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS), has the active participation of more than 480 suppliers distributed in 42 states of the country. This reinforces its strategic and federal character.
The progress of the uranium plant
Currently, four of the seven subprojects have been completed: site preparation, general infrastructure, electrical substation and the technical support building. The three ongoing subprojects (the main processing building, the process support facilities and the salvage building) are in the testing and adjustment phase.
The NNSA reaffirms that this modernization seeks to increase operational efficiency, reduce long-term maintenance costs and raise operator safety standards, consolidating Y-12 as a key facility within the U.S. nuclear defense system.
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Source and Photo: U. S. Department of Energy
