Westinghouse has successfully completed the Front-End Engineering and Experimenting Design phase to test a prototype of the microreactor.
The small reactor can operate without water, allowing nuclear electricity to be distributed to remote places where water is scarce.The powerhouse has successfully completed the Front-End Engineering and Experimenting Design phase, according to a press release by the U.S.-based firm.
Brad Tomer, the acting director of the National Reactor Innovation Center , stated that filing the safety design report for the “eVinci test reactor is an important step towards enabling a microreactor developer to perform a test in our DOME facility.” Meanwhile, Radiant and Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation, the other private contenders for nuclear power, are also expected to complete the FEEED process later this year, the press release noted.The eVinci microreactor is a cutting-edge micro-modular reactor designed for remote applications. Its compact size enables rapid deployment on-site and ease of transportation.It can operate on sites as small as two acres, making it an ideal energy option for remote mining operations, data centers, etc.
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