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Westinghouse AP1000® Design Receives US Licensing Extension to 2046
Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has extended the design certification for its advanced AP1000® large modular reactor to February 2046. Design certifications are licensing approvals by the NRC allowing a nuclear power plant design to be built in the U.S. because it meets all regulatory and safety requirements. A valid AP1000 design certification also…
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Westinghouse and Eclipse Automation Sign Agreement for Nuclear New-Build Projects
Westinghouse Electric Company and Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally. Under the agreement, Eclipse Automation has the potential to provide automation solutions for key AP1000® and AP300™ projects. The companies will also collaborate to develop tooling for the refurbishment of operating nuclear plants. “This milestone marks…
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Westinghouse and ITER Sign a $180M Contract to Advance Nuclear Fusion
Westinghouse Electric Company and ITER signed a contract for $180 million for the assembly of the vacuum vessel for the fusion reactor. This is a key milestone in the construction of the ITER reactor, leading the way toward the use of fusion as a practical future source of reliable carbon-free energy. Westinghouse will be responsible for completing the vacuum vessel…
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Westinghouse eVinci® Test Reactor First to Receive Approval for Preliminary Safety Design Report
Westinghouse Electric Company has received approval for its eVinci® Microreactor’s Preliminary Safety Design Report (PSDR) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). With this key milestone, Westinghouse becomes the first microreactor developer to secure an approved PSDR for the National Reactor Innovation Center’s Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (NRIC-DOME) test bed at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The PSDR provides the detailed…
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Westinghouse eVinci™ Design Reaches Key US Licensing Milestone
Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved the Principal Design Criteria (PDC) Topical Report for the eVinci™ microreactor design. As an integral part of the licensing process, PDCs define a reactor’s design bases, or how each part of the reactor’s structures, systems, and components will function. PDCs ensure that the design conforms to design…
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Westinghouse and Shawflex Sign MoU for AP1000®, AP300™ and eVinci™ Projects
Westinghouse Electric Company and Shawflex have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally. Under the agreement, Shawflex has the potential to provide cables, connectors and assemblies for key AP1000®, AP300™ and eVinci™ projects. “Shawflex’s nuclear wire, cable and assembly solutions are a great fit for Westinghouse’s advanced nuclear power projects,” said Jarrod…
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First-of-a-kind Simulator Created by Westinghouse and Idaho National Laboratory Will Improve Versatility, Profitability of Nuclear Reactors
Westinghouse Electric Company and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) today announced the successful demonstration of a new simulator that shows how a nuclear power plant can be leveraged for applications beyond electricity generation. “Research at INL’s Human System Simulation Laboratory, supported by industry, develops procedures for nuclear plants to dispatch power and thermal energy to non-grid applications, such as hydrogen production…
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Westinghouse and BWXT Canada Sign MoU for AP1000® and AP300™ Projects
–Westinghouse Electric Company and BWXT Canada, Ltd. announced today they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally. Under the agreement, BWXT Canada has the potential to manufacture key AP1000® and AP300™ reactor components, including steam generators, reactor vessels, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers. “In addition, we see them as a key player supporting…
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Westinghouse Congratulates Vogtle Team on First Criticality at Unit 4
Westinghouse Electric Company today congratulated Southern Company, Georgia Power, project partners and the Vogtle team for achieving the initial criticality of self-sustaining nuclear fission at Unit 4. Plant Vogtle, located near Waynesboro, Georgia, is the site of the first two AP1000® reactors built in the U.S. “We applaud the efforts and dedication of the Vogtle team as they continue working toward…
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Westinghouse Initiates UK Generic Design Assessment Process for the AP300™ Small Modular Reactor
Westinghouse Electric Company announced today it has formally submitted an application to the U.K. Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for approval to enter the General Design Assessment (GDA) of the AP300™ Small Modular Reactor (SMR). This is the first step in the formal licensing process within the U.K. The AP300 SMR design utilizes Westinghouse’s proven Gen III+…
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