Convergence of technical safety practices within actual projects and for the benefit of the operator: The unique FRAMATOME ANP experience

Over the last decade, the movement towards convergence of technical safety practices in Europe was mainly driven by Multi-national development of new power plant models International modernization and safety improvement projects of older plants in western Europe International projects for reconstruction or finalization of eastern European reactors, including safety enhancement European technical support programs and IAEA activities for eastern European reactors. The presentation includes a brief description of the involvement of FRAMATOME ANP in those fields, which demonstrates the role of the company as a major global player in the field of nuclear technology. (orig.)