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Revolutionizing Nuclear Power with eVinci™ Micro Reactor by Westinghouse

Comprehensive BWR I&C Solutions

Westinghouse is at the forefront of providing fully-integrated BWR I&C solutions, catering to safety and non-safety systems. The company's Control Systems platform, built on Emerson Ovation technology, seamlessly integrates key components developed by Westinghouse specifically for nuclear I&C applications. This platform offers a robust, flexible, and open-system architecture, coupled with industry-standard hardware, software, networking, and communications components. With a focus on distributed process control, information, and data management, Ovation supports various plant computer, monitoring, and system-interface applications to meet the stringent requirements of the nuclear industry.

Common Q™ Safety Grade Instrumentation and Control Platform

Westinghouse's Common Qualified (Common Q™) safety grade instrumentation and control platform has received approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other global nuclear regulators for new plant build applications and safety system upgrades in operating plants. The Common Q platform is characterized by its safety, reliability, serviceability, and long-term operational support. This platform empowers users to enhance plant availability, reliability, efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. Notably, Westinghouse's I&C safety and control system was recently chosen to support the pioneering Limerick Digital Modernization Project, marking a significant milestone in digital I&C upgrades for BWR plants. This project, utilizing safety-related (Common Q) and non-safety related (Ovation) equipment, represents a groundbreaking endeavor in the industry.

Driving Innovation in Nuclear Power

The Westinghouse eVinci™ Micro Reactor exemplifies the company's commitment to pioneering innovation in the nuclear power sector. This cutting-edge micro reactor technology offers a compact, efficient, and sustainable solution for clean energy generation. By leveraging advanced engineering and technological expertise, Westinghouse is reshaping the landscape of nuclear power with the eVinci™ Micro Reactor. Embodying a vision of a greener and more sustainable future, this micro reactor represents a paradigm shift in the realm of nuclear energy production.

Enhancing Operational Capabilities

Westinghouse's comprehensive suite of Engineering Solutions and Outage and Field Services are designed to empower nuclear plant operators with the tools and support needed to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and performance. By leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and industry expertise, Westinghouse assists BWR plants in modernizing their systems for improved reliability, availability, and compliance with stringent regulatory standards. With a focus on continuous innovation and customer-centric solutions, Westinghouse is dedicated to driving the evolution of nuclear power generation.

Enhancing Plant Safety and Performance with eVinci™ Micro Reactor Probabilistic Risk Assessment Support

Delivering Confidence through Probabilistic Risk Assessments

Amidst the continuous evolution of the power generation industry, ensuring plant safety remains a crucial constant. Westinghouse's eVinci™ Micro Reactor Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRAs) and Probabilistic Safety Assessments (PSAs) offer more than just safety; they drive down operating costs through a sustainable and reliable approach. These assessments optimize applications during online and outage seasons, providing utilities with comprehensive risk mitigation solutions. Supported by proven PRA and PSA models that capture invaluable risk information, Westinghouse's team of experts interprets and evaluates this data to develop robust PRA applications that enhance safety and performance.

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Unlocking Nuclear Energy Excellence with eVinci™ Micro Reactor - The OptiLife™ Service Center by Westinghouse

Harnessing the Power of Data and Strategic Insight

The OptiLife™ Service Center by Westinghouse is a cutting-edge platform that leverages data and strategic insight to empower utilities in achieving consistent and reliable nuclear energy delivery to communities worldwide. By aggregating information from nearly 200 international power plants, including various reactor types like PWR, BWR, VVER, CANDU, and AGR, into a virtual fleet, the service center equips expert engineers with a robust data set for real-time predictions and recommendations. These actionable insights drive operational excellence in key areas.

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Optimizing Outage Efficiency with eVinci™ Micro Reactor Integrated Outage Model

Efficiency Gains and Cost Reductions with Westinghouse Integrated Outage Model

Westinghouse's Integrated Outage Model offers a holistic approach to outage services, leveraging decades of OEM experience, a skilled workforce, and cutting-edge technology products to support utilities in executing successful outage campaigns. Over the past 40 years, Westinghouse has honed its services to help customers achieve top-quartile performance by ensuring safe operations, extending component life, and maximizing power output. The acquisition of BHI Energy has further enhanced Westinghouse's capabilities, providing specialty and turnkey maintenance and modification services, full-service valve maintenance, repair, and testing, staffing solutions, radiation protection services, full-service I&C capabilities, and even decontamination & decommissioning services nationwide. By integrating these offerings, Westinghouse delivers a comprehensive solution within the containment building, streamlining outage processes and reducing commercial risks.

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Revolutionizing Nuclear Power with the eVinci™ Micro Reactor by Westinghouse

The Legacy of Westinghouse in Nuclear Power

Westinghouse, a pioneer in the nuclear power industry, boasts an impressive legacy spanning over 65 years of OEM experience in Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and 50 years of OEM expertise in the Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) market. The company made history by supplying the world"s first commercial PWR at Shippingport, Pennsylvania in 1957. Subsequently, ABB Atom delivered the first Nordic BWR to Oskarshamn, Sweden in 1972. The acquisition of ABB Atom and Combustion Engineering in 2000 significantly expanded Westinghouse’s capabilities, enabling them to become a fully integrated supplier of both PWR and BWR services.

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Enhancing Nuclear Plant Instrumentation with Westinghouse eVinci™ Micro Reactor

Introduction to System Support Services (S3)

Westinghouse System Support Services (S3) offer an integrated and scalable post-delivery technical support program for customers utilizing Westinghouse Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems. This program provides a coordinated approach to promptly and efficiently address any emergent I&C platform or application-related queries or problems. Moreover, proactive services can be incorporated to ensure sustained optimal performance of the I&C system.

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