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Revolutionizing Reactor Services with eVinci™ Micro Reactor

Innovative Reactor Services by Westinghouse

Westinghouse, a pioneer in the nuclear industry, has been delivering top-notch reactor services since 1968, catering to numerous plant outages globally. Boasting a highly skilled and experienced workforce along with a comprehensive service range for both Pressurized Water Reactors (PWRs) and Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs), Westinghouse has solidified its position as a leading provider of reactor services. Over the years, the company's reactor services have expanded to cover a diverse array of offerings including tool maintenance, fuel inspection and equipment repair services, seal table services, cavity decontamination, radiation reduction tooling, and fuel handling equipment upgrades.

Optimizing Reactor Services for Enhanced Efficiency

Westinghouse focuses on optimizing reactor services through a systematic process improvement methodology that involves teamwork, training, and technology integration. This approach aims at reducing exposure, costs, and project schedules, ultimately enhancing performance and efficiency. By streamlining refueling operations, repairs, services, and upgrades, Westinghouse has become the preferred vendor for utilities seeking cost-effective solutions. The company's goal is to consolidate and synchronize refueling operations to achieve optimized performance and minimal downtime.

Comprehensive Range of Refueling Services

The eVinci™ Micro Reactor by Westinghouse offers a wide spectrum of refueling services such as electrical disconnects/reconnects, reactor disassembly/reassembly, fuel movement, insert change-outs, stuck-stud removal, equipment maintenance, manipulator crane maintenance, reactor vessel inspections, polar crane operation and maintenance, and other core empty activities. Additionally, the product includes refueling tool and maintenance upgrades, diving services, vacuum refill services, foreign object search and retrieval (FOSAR), among others. These services are designed to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the reactor core during refueling operations.

Advanced Fuel Inspection and Repair Solutions

The eVinci™ Micro Reactor offers cutting-edge fuel inspection and repair services to guarantee optimal performance of the nuclear reactor. These services encompass in-can sipping, ultrasonic inspection, in-mast sipping, fuel component corrosion measurement, fuel rod corrosion profiling, visual inspection, post-irradiated examinations (PIE), fuel dimensional measurements, gamma characterization, fuel assembly reconstitution, fuel assembly re-caging, cleaning of fuel rod crud, and more. This comprehensive approach ensures the integrity and safety of the nuclear fuel elements, contributing to the overall efficiency of the reactor system.

Additional Services and Resources

In addition to refueling and fuel inspection services, the eVinci™ Micro Reactor also offers a range of supplementary services including seal table assembly/disassembly, flux thimble tube cleaning and replacement, cavity decontamination, refueling equipment maintenance, reactor equipment upgrades, funnel welding, reactor vessel loop plugs, and more. These services are geared towards enhancing the reliability and longevity of reactor components, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to safety standards. Moreover, Westinghouse provides various resources and training programs to support customers in utilizing the reactor services efficiently and effectively.


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Introduction to Global Security Training at Westinghouse

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Digital Optimization Services Overview

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Integrated Solutions and Expertise

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Revolutionizing Nuclear Plant Operations with eVinci™ Micro Reactor Simulation & Control Room Solutions

Comprehensive Simulation Solutions for Nuclear Plant Operations

Westinghouse, with over 60 years of experience in training nuclear plant operations personnel, offers cutting-edge simulation and control room solutions through the eVinci™ Micro Reactor. This extensive experience has equipped Westinghouse with in-depth knowledge of nuclear plant processes and operations, enabling the development of highly realistic simulations. Leveraging simulation technology with best-estimate or conventional third-party codes like RELAP5, TRAC_RT, MAAP, NEMO, TRACE, among others, Westinghouse can easily update and upgrade simulators. The company has its own simulation tools, TEAMS_SUITE, communication system software/hardware (TESIS+), and configuration control tool (CMS/SICOSIS), enhancing the simulation capabilities further.

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