Oskarshamn

Westinghouse Creates and Installs Industry’s First 3D-Printed Fuel Debris Filter for Nuclear Power Plants

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220613005122/en/
    StrongHold AM, Nuclear Fuel Debris Filter (Photo: Business Wire)
    Westinghouse created the StrongHold AM filter in close cooperation with plant operators Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) and OKG.
  • As the first 3D-printed fuel debris filter for insertion in a nuclear power plant, the StrongHold AM marks a major milestone in our effort to further improve the BWR fuel reliability by leveraging advances in manufacturing technology, said Dr. Carina nneby, Westinghouse Vice President EMEA Fuel Delivery.
  • Westinghouse Electric Company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear technologies to utilities globally.
  • Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle.

Westinghouse, TVO And OKG Sign Key Competencies Cooperation Agreement

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Monday, June 15, 2020

"We appreciate the continued trust shown by TVO and OKG in our ability to support the operation of their BWR units for safe and cost-effective long-term operation."

Key Points: 
  • "We appreciate the continued trust shown by TVO and OKG in our ability to support the operation of their BWR units for safe and cost-effective long-term operation."
  • This agreement creates a privileged partnership for securing the critical competencies needed for the safe and efficient long-term operation of Olkiluoto units 1 and 2 and Oskarshamn unit 3.
  • "OKG is pleased to enter into this cooperation agreement to preserve and further develop the competencies within the Nordic nuclear business and promote the safe and long-term operations of our BWRs.
  • It will allow us to develop and maintain our reactors in order to meet future challenges," said Jan Karjalainen, acting CEO at OKG.

Westinghouse, TVO And OKG Sign Key Competencies Cooperation Agreement

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 15, 2020

"We appreciate the continued trust shown by TVO and OKG in our ability to support the operation of their BWR units for safe and cost-effective long-term operation."

Key Points: 
  • "We appreciate the continued trust shown by TVO and OKG in our ability to support the operation of their BWR units for safe and cost-effective long-term operation."
  • This agreement creates a privileged partnership for securing the critical competencies needed for the safe and efficient long-term operation of Olkiluoto units 1 and 2 and Oskarshamn unit 3.
  • "OKG is pleased to enter into this cooperation agreement to preserve and further develop the competencies within the Nordic nuclear business and promote the safe and long-term operations of our BWRs.
  • It will allow us to develop and maintain our reactors in order to meet future challenges," said Jan Karjalainen, acting CEO at OKG.