Filtered Containment Venting: Reasons, Technology, Impact on Environment

The AREVA FCVS (filtered containment venting system) is a product family that minimizes the environmental impact in case of a severe accident in a nuclear power plant. It is based on a large-scale test and qualification program as well as on the design, licensing and installation of more than 80 projects worldwide. The product family provides flexibility regarding adaptation to accident scenarios, applicable codes and standards, seismic design, supply chain, implementation and localization. AREVA has broad experience in managing fleet supplies, successful licensing support and cooperation with original equipment manufacturers of pressurized and boiling water reactors.