BWXT Naval Nuclear Design Engineering & Manufacturing

Name: BWXT Naval Nuclear Design Engineering & Manufacturing
Brand: BWX Technologies

Design engineering and manufacturing of naval nuclear reactor components, with capabilities in applied and fluid mechanics, heat transfer, metallurgy, welding and robotics, CAD/CAM and precision fabrication and inspection.

Description

BWXT Design Engineering & Manufacturing supports naval nuclear propulsion with design and manufacture of advanced reactor components. Engineers develop prototypes that move directly into manufacturing, using integrated CAD/CAM systems, specialised welding technologies and inspection equipment.

Engineering capabilities

Applied mechanics
Fluid mechanics and heat transfer processes
Metallurgy and materials engineering
Welding and robotics engineering
Integrated CAD/CAM systems; PRO-E process modeling; PRO-MFG CNC program generation
Manufacturing engineering including custom tool design
Management of precision fabrication and inspection
R&D programs focused on product improvement

Facilities

U.S. facilities with over three million square feet of manufacturing space, including advanced manufacturing centers, specialised welding and inspection systems.

Konrad Stern Drive Product Line (500, 600 and 600B Series)

Konrad Marine 500, 600 and 600B series stern drives for working and high-speed boats: models 520, 540, 560, 620, 660, 680, 620B, 660B and 680B.

System / Package

Alfa Laval

Aalborg Waste Heat Recovery Economizers

Alfa Laval Aalborg marine waste heat recovery economizers produce steam from main and auxiliary engine exhaust, reducing fired boiler use, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 14%.

Equipment

Caterpillar Marine

Cat C2.2 Marine Generator Set

Compact 4-cylinder 2.2 L diesel marine genset, 15-25 ekW at 1500/1800 rpm (50/60 Hz), U.S. EPA Tier 3, available open or enclosed with heat exchanger or keel cooling.