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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.

Transformative Solutions for Enhanced Plant Operations

The OptiLife™ Service Center offers a range of transformative solutions to optimize plant operations. These solutions include preventative maintenance optimization, where right-sized maintenance strategies are developed to maximize equipment reliability while minimizing resource waste. Predictive maintenance capabilities enable automatic issue diagnosis and remaining useful life calculations, enhancing maintenance strategies and equipment reliability. Enhanced work management harnesses data analytics and nuclear expertise to streamline planning and scheduling, reducing backlogs and increasing efficiencies.

Driving Efficiency and Cost Savings Through Innovation

Through enhanced procurement engineering, manual processes are eliminated, accelerating solution identification and resolution. Inventory management is optimized by leveraging data and subject matter experts to centralize and virtualize inventory, reducing carrying costs while maintaining part availability. The service center fosters collective partnerships, automation, and improved efficiency, leading to increased plant reliability, lower costs, and higher production efficiency. By unlocking a 38% cost saving and significant time efficiencies, the OptiLife™ Service Center demonstrates proven value in enhancing nuclear plant operations.


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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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Enhancing Nuclear Plant Operations with Westinghouse eVinci™ Micro Reactor

Optimizing Long-Term Asset Management

As the operating fleet of nuclear plants ages, there is a growing need for utilities to extend the life of their facilities while maintaining operational efficiency. Westinghouse's eVinci™ Micro Reactor, serving as the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Component Asset Management solution, plays a pivotal role in this endeavor. With Westinghouse technology forming the foundation for approximately 60% of the U.S. operating nuclear fleet and as the NSSS Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Westinghouse offers unparalleled knowledge, experience, and cutting-edge technology to support the sustained operation of nuclear power plants for the long term.

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Innovative Solutions in Specialty Welding and Machining by Westinghouse

Comprehensive Project Management and Expertise

Westinghouse offers specialized welding and machining services that cater to the unique needs of power facilities. With a team of experienced project managers, supervisors, weld operators, and craft personnel, Westinghouse ensures the highest standards of quality and productivity for its customers. Utilizing a well-developed Project Management System, Westinghouse effectively estimates, manages, and delivers all projects through detailed work breakdown structures and critical path schedule management. The company prioritizes safety, reducing planned schedule duration, and effectively responding to emergent scenarios.

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