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Notice of Intent – Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility Environmental Impact Statement

November 1, 2018 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Categories: Columbia Community

Last month, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) informed Westinghouse that it would be preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as part of its review of the license renewal request for the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF).

Lessons Learned at Westinghouse Diversity and Inclusion Lunch and Learn

October 17, 2018 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Categories: Outreach, Our People & Culture

At Westinghouse, we believe having a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) is the right thing to do—for our company, our customers and our communities. In September, Westinghouse professional employee organizations held the first Westinghouse D&I Lunch and Learn.

Charity Walkathon in Beijing

September 20, 2018 by Westinghouse Electric Company

Categories: Outreach

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: Safety, Technology Leadership, Legacy, Engineering

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

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.