Rolls-Royce is the pioneer of one of the most important
technological advances in naval propulsion - the use
of nuclear propulsion for the Royal Navy's submarine
flotilla.
As the UK Technical Authority for the Nuclear Steam
Raising Plant, Rolls-Royce manages all aspects of the
plant design, safety, manufacture, performance and through
life support.
This role is undertaken in close co-operation with
the Ministry of Defence to achieve maximum benefits
to the submarine programme - improving affordability,
reliability, availability and sustainability.
Safety support covers the complete plant life cycle
from new build and plant life extension to decommissioning,
and includes the provision of integrated whole submarine
safety.
Rolls-Royce is also taking an active role in developing
technologies for the future with programmes to deliver
cost effective solutions for the all-electric ship and
all-electric submarine, with improved safety and availability.
ZEBRA Sodium/Nickel Chloride battery technology is
ideal for submarine and surface applications –
it delivers new levels of performance and weight reduction,
with zero emissions (gassing) and long life in a high
energy/power dense, maintenance free package.
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