The EPR - the Vendor's view

The EPR is an evolutionary design, with maximum consideration being given to the experience accumulated by Framatome and Siemens with the existing designs of plants successfully operating. However, substantial improvements with regard to availability, safety and economy have also been included. The main target of the basic design phase was a clear definition of technical features based on common technical codes which are in compliance with economic targets and licensability requirements in France and Germany. The results of the EPR basic design have been achieved in close cooperation between all partners on the side of EDF, German utilities, Framatome and Siemens and safety experts. The EPR basic design represents a new design for a nuclear power plant which complies with the latest laws and regulations both in France and Germany as well as in most of the countries utilizing nuclear power. (orig./GL)