Within the Rolls-Royce Submarines business, over 1,000
engineers play key roles in the design and support of
the nuclear propulsion plant.
A number of test rigs are used to determine performance
characteristics of a wide range of materials
Involved in the naval nuclear programme since 1959,
the company has also undertaken a number civil nuclear
projects in the UK and internationally.
This extensive nuclear experience has been a catalyst
for innovative technologies, like the long life core
for the Astute class - which is believed to be a world
first - and the propulsor, which incorporates pull through
of commercial gas turbine technology to improve efficiency
and significantly reduce weight.
Today the focus is reducing costs with no compromise
in safety, as the design and build teams strive to meet
future affordability requirements.
Features and benefits
- Engineering disciplines
- Design
- Stress analysis
- Structural integrity assessment
- Safety case development
- Non-destructive examination (NDE)
- Thermo-hydraulic analysis
- Materials
- Chemistry
- Sustainability of skills
To fulfill the NSRP technical authority role Rolls-Royce
employs specialists in many engineering disciplines.
A number are well-respected in their particular field
and play prominent roles in European and international
collaborative groups, networks and projects.
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