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Final Interim Remedial Investigation Data Summary Report Approved by SCDHEC

December 31, 2018 by Westinghouse Electric Company

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) has reviewed and approved the final interim remedial investigation (RI) data summary report related to our Consent Agreement (CA). DHEC and CFFF entered a Consent Agreement to comprehensively evaluate potential environmental impacts from current and historical operations, including an additional assessment of the known effects. The agreement abides by EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response and Liability process (CERCLA)

Charity Walkathon in Beijing

September 20, 2018 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Categories: Our People & History

September 20, 2018 - On September 8, Westinghouse China volunteers once again participated in the Beijing Charity Walkathon organized by the China Poverty Alleviation Foundation.

The Pressurized Water Reactor Owners Group (PWROG): Enhancing Nuclear Operating Plants Through Effective Partnerships

September 18, 2018 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Categories: Our People & History, Safety, Reliability & Sustainability, Technology & Innovation

September 25, 2018 - The Pressurized Water Reactor Owners Group (PWROG) brings together passionate nuclear energy professionals that represent all U.S. and international pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear plants. The group works to address plant efficiencies, seeking ways to improve operations and safety while providing cost-effective solutions.

Returning Your Power to Get Your Plants Online Faster with Predictable Test Durations

July 19, 2018 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Categories: General Topics

Before a nuclear power plant can return to full power following a refueling outage, low power physics testing is performed to ensure the newly constructed core represents the designed core. In order to help our customers get their units back online, Westinghouse utilizes our Dynamic Rod Worth Measurement (DRWM™) technique to accurately and quickly measure control rod worths.

Addressing Guide Card Wear

May 21, 2018 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Categories: General Topics

As plants reach their 50-year milestones, the degradation of components is an increasing concern. Guide cards, housed inside control rod guide tubes, ensure that Rod Control Cluster Assemblies (RCCAs) will insert properly during a reactor trip. Guide card wear is an expected aging phenomenon; however, several key factors can play a part in increasing the speed of degradation and therefore your risk of shutdown impact or potential safety issues.

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