AREVA – MV TRANSFORMER FACTORY INSTALLATION PROJECT

Completed Project Reference – KDT Industry

Introduction: Powering the Future of Energy Infrastructure

The AREVA MV Transformer Factory Installation Project represents a milestone in Turkey’s industrial and energy infrastructure. Medium-voltage (MV) transformers are vital components in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution systems, enabling efficient and reliable energy transfer across industrial, commercial, and urban networks.

KDT Industry contributed to this prestigious project by delivering fuel and water storage systems, chemical storage infrastructure, and heavy steel fabrication, ensuring that AREVA’s MV transformer production facility operates at global standards of safety, efficiency, and durability.

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Project Scope and Objectives

The AREVA factory required a wide range of supporting infrastructure systems to guarantee uninterrupted production and compliance with international energy standards. KDT Industry’s objectives were:

• Designing and delivering fuel storage tanks for backup power and production needs.
• Installing water storage systems for cooling, testing, and fire protection.
• Providing chemical storage infrastructure for transformer oils and treatment chemicals.
• Manufacturing structural steel components for workshops, testing halls, and auxiliary facilities.
• Ensuring integration with global MV transformer manufacturing standards.

Through these contributions, KDT Industry ensured that the AREVA factory became a world-class reference for MV transformer production.

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Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence

Medium-voltage transformer factories demand precision, safety, and robust industrial systems. KDT Industry applied advanced engineering expertise to deliver:

• Fuel Storage Systems: High-capacity tanks engineered for backup generators and industrial energy supply.
• Water Infrastructure: Large-scale tanks supporting transformer testing, cooling systems, and fire safety.
• Chemical Storage Units: Safe containment for transformer oil, cooling fluids, and treatment chemicals.
• Steel Fabrication: Durable structural components for production halls, warehouses, and auxiliary facilities.
• Compliance: All systems manufactured in accordance with ASME, API, ISO, and IEC energy industry regulations.

With these measures, KDT Industry provided safe, efficient, and long-term industrial infrastructure.

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Challenges and Solutions

The project required solutions to overcome both technical and operational challenges:

1. Handling Transformer Oils and Chemicals – Required advanced storage systems with full environmental compliance.
2. Energy Demand for Testing – Transformer testing facilities required large-scale, reliable water and fuel supply.
3. Safety Standards – Compliance with international standards for fire safety and chemical handling.
4. Time-Sensitive Delivery – Installation needed to align with AREVA’s production schedule.

KDT Industry’s Solutions:

• Installed double-walled storage tanks with secondary containment systems.
• Designed large-capacity water infrastructure to support high-power testing operations.
• Applied fireproof coatings and safety systems to meet global standards.
• Delivered modular and prefabricated components for faster on-site installation.

These solutions enabled the factory to begin operations with maximum efficiency and safety.

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Contribution to Energy Infrastructure Development

The AREVA MV Transformer Factory plays a vital role in supporting Turkey’s and the region’s energy sector. KDT Industry’s contributions supported:

• Reliable Production Capacity: Infrastructure enabling continuous MV transformer manufacturing.
• Export Competitiveness: Ensuring production facilities met global standards.
• Industrial Growth: Supporting Turkey’s role as a hub for electrical and energy equipment.
• Technological Advancement: Providing infrastructure for advanced transformer testing and innovation.

This project highlights KDT Industry’s role as a strategic partner in global energy infrastructure development.

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Sustainability and Long-Term Value

Sustainability was an integral part of the project. KDT Industry applied eco-conscious engineering solutions:

• Durable Infrastructure: Long-lasting storage and steel systems reducing lifecycle costs.
• Recyclable Materials: Use of recyclable steel and eco-friendly protective coatings.
• Water Management Systems: Recycling and reusing water in transformer testing.
• Environmental Compliance: Alignment with EU and international regulations for chemical and fuel handling.

These measures ensured the facility’s ability to operate as a future-ready, environmentally responsible industrial site.

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Why KDT Industry Was Chosen

AREVA selected KDT Industry for its proven expertise in industrial energy infrastructure and factory installations. Key reasons included:

• Energy Sector Experience – Previous successful projects in power plants, transformer factories, and heavy industry.
• Engineering Reliability – Tailored solutions designed for precision-driven manufacturing.
• Commitment to Safety – Strict adherence to fire, chemical, and industrial safety regulations.
• Global Reputation – Trusted partner in delivering high-performance industrial infrastructure.

This collaboration reinforced KDT Industry’s reputation as a leader in supporting international energy projects.

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Looking Ahead

The AREVA MV Transformer Factory Installation Project is a prestigious reference in KDT Industry’s portfolio. It demonstrates our ability to deliver turnkey infrastructure systems that support energy innovation and industrial growth.

As global demand for transformers and electrical infrastructure continues to grow, KDT Industry is ready to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for factories, power plants, and energy projects worldwide.

This project strengthens our position as a global leader in industrial engineering for the energy sector.