Samsung C&T Obtains ASME Certification in Nuclear Design

Certification Expanded from Installation and Parts Manufacturing
to Design of Nuclear Equipment

The construction division of Samsung C&T has obtained a certification in the field of nuclear design, laying the groundwork for expanding the value chain of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

On September 30, Samsung C&T announced that it had acquired the 'ASME-N (Nuclear Piping System Design)' certificate from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

The ASME certification is a globally recognized quality assurance system that certifies the ability to design, manufacture, and install equipment in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Code. In the nuclear sector, the certificate is issued after verifying qualifications through field-specific assessments and reviews, including nuclear equipment design, manufacturing, installation, and parts production.

With ASME certification, safety and quality are internationally recognized, enabling compliance with global standards and enhancing competitiveness in securing contracts. In some countries, including the United States, ASME certification is mandatory, making it essential to obtain for such markets.

Samsung C&T already holds the ASME-NA certificate for nuclear equipment installation and the ASME-NPT certificate for nuclear equipment parts manufacturing. With this latest achievement, the company has additionally acquired the ASME-N certificate related to nuclear equipment design.

Koo Wonseok, Executive Vice President and Head of the Nuclear Power Business Division at Samsung C&T, stated, "The acquisition of the ASME-N certification will serve as an opportunity for Samsung C&T to solidify its advantageous position as an EPC player in the SMR market." He added, "Building on this, we plan to further enhance our technological credibility and strengthen our competitiveness in the rapidly expanding SMR sector."

Samsung C&T has demonstrated its technological capabilities by completing the Uljin Units 5 and 6 and Shin-Wolsong Units 1 and 2 nuclear power plants in Korea, as well as participating in the Barakah Units 1 to 4 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Korea's first nuclear power plant export case, and the Saeul Units 3 and 4. In addition, the company is jointly carrying out the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the Romanian SMR project with three global engineering firms: NuScale, Fluor, and Sargent & Lundy of the United States.

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