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Swiss nuclear power and the case for long-term operation
Designed for 40 years but built to last far longer, Switzerland’s nuclear power plants have all entered long-term operation. Yet age alone says little about safety or performance. Through continuous upgrades, strict regulatory oversight, and extensive aging management, the country’s reactors are being prepared for decades of continued operation, in line with international practice.
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Consulting Engineer
Westinghouse
Dr. Vefa Kucukboyaci is a consulting engineer for the Westinghouse Digital and Innovation Organization. He is currently engaged in the eVinci microreactor development program, with an instrumental role in modeling and simulation, particularly in safety analysis, nuclear core design, and TRISO fuel performance areas. With more than 23 years of nuclear industry experience, he has held numerous technical positions at Westinghouse supporting different organizations, including nuclear core design methods, LOCA analysis, spent fuel pool criticality, and Westinghouse SMR development.
Dr. Kucukboyaci holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University.
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