Westinghouse Electric Company, Advanced Reactor Simulation (AP1000 & eVinci MicroReactor)

Tour Date: Thursday, May 19th

Location: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
Location: 1000 Westinghouse Dr,
Location: Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

Tour Start/Stop Time: 2:00-4:00 pm

Bus Departure (Hotel)/Arrival Time (Hotel): 1:00-5:00 pm

Tour Description: The AP1000 simulator is an accurate and realistic implementation of a control room for a modern Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear power plant. The tour will provide a real-time experience of reactor control and response to simulated reactor and power demand transients. The simulator is used to train operators on all plant procedures from startup to shutdown, including operations under an extensive range of transients. The simulator operates continuously and realistically through all modes of plant operation.

The eVinci™ micro-reactor’s innovative design is a combination of space reactor technologies and 50+ years of commercial nuclear systems design, engineering and innovation. The eVinci™ micro-reactor aims to create competitive and resilient power with superior reliability and minimal maintenance, particularly for energy consumers in remote locations. Its small size allows for standard transportation methods and rapid, on-site deployment in contrast to large, centralized stations. The reactor core is designed to run for three or more years, eliminating the need for frequent refueling.


Westinghouse NDA needs to be filled out to participate.

Beaver Valley Power Station Tour

Tour Date: Friday, May 20th

Location: Beaver Valley Power Station
Location: 200 Shippingport Rd,
Location: Shippingport, PA 15077

Tour Start/Stop Time: 1st Group – 9:00 AM / 11:00AM , 2nd group – 10:00 AM / 12:00PM

Bus Departure/Arrival Time (Hotel): 1st Group – 8:00 AM / 12:30PM , 2nd group – 9:00 AM / 1:30PM

Tour Description: Beaver Valley Power Station is a nuclear power plant on the Ohio River near Shippingport, Pennsylvania, roughly 27 miles (43 km) roughly northwest of Pittsburgh. The Beaver Valley plant is operated by Energy Harbor and power is generated by two Westinghouse pressurized water reactors. The walking tour will last approximately 2 hours and include a brief overview presentation on Beaver Valley, a walking tour through the protected by the support structures and equipment, a trip through a turbine / generator floor, the control room, the dry cask storage area, the switchyard, and back to the conference area for questions and follow up.

All attendees will need to provide social security numbers and a valid photo ID in order to be entered into the plant security system. All tour guest will pass through security to enter the protected area – this includes an explosives detector, Xray of all carried items, and a full body metal detector.

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