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Westinghouse has developed and continues to advance heat pipe technology and manufacturing processes through design, analysis tools and test capabilities. Westinghouse has also developed proprietary manufacturing processes for high performance heat pipes based on strict quality controlled techniques, procedures, and tooling.
"The eVinci Micro Reactor’s innovative design combines new technologies with 50+ years of commercial nuclear design and engineering and creates a cost competitive and resilient source of power with superior reliability and minimal maintenance. Its small size allows for transportability and rapid, on-site deployment in contrast to plants requiring large amounts of construction. eVinci can produce 5MWe with a 15MWth core design. The reactor core is designed to run for eight or more full power years before refueling."
The eVinci™ Microreactor's innovative design combines new technology advancements with 60+ years of commercial nuclear design and engineering, creating a cost-competitive and resilient source of zero-emissions power and heat with superior reliability and minimal maintenance. Its small size allows for transportability and rapid, on-site deployment. eVinci can produce 5MWe with a 13MWth core design. The reactor core is designed to run for eight or more years at full power before refueling.
Saskatchewan Research Council partners with Westinghouse to deploy the first-of-a-kind microreactor Saskatchewan is undergoing an energy transition. Microreactors will play a key role in providing sustainable electricity, heat and energy resilience across Canada’s north.
The eVinci™ Microreactor provides a cost competitive, flexible and resilient source of power and heat while enabling active nuclear research opportunities. The eVinci small size allows for flexible transportability and rapid on-site deployment. Westinghouse combines new technology with over 60 years of nuclear design and engineering experience to support research applications.
Helping Communities to Grow with emissions free and reliable heat and power generation.
The eVinci microreactor's innovative design combines new technologies with 60+ years of commercial nuclear design and engineering and creates a cost competitive and resilient source of power with superior reliability and minimal maintenance. Its small size allows for transportability and rapid, on-site deployment in contrast to plants requiring large amounts of construction. eVinci can produce 5MWe with a 13MWth core design. The reactor core is designed to run for eight or more full power years before refueling.
The world is gearing up for our next visit to the moon- but this time we plan to stay. It's time to grow, innovate, and build sustainable habitats beyond our planet. The moon has critical elements required for deep space exploration including water, rocket fuel, hydrogen, and oxygen which can be used to supply difficult missions to Mars and beyond. The eVinci Space Microreactor provides the energy security necessary for humans to thrive on the moon and continue exploration of the solar system.
Westinghouse continues to develop its next-generation, medium-capacity nuclear power plant based on lead-cooled fast reactor (LFR) technology. The delivery of commercially competitive, reliable, zero-emission clean and sustainable energy, with unparalleled safety and flexible operations, are Westinghouse’s key goals.
The eVinci™ Microreactor's innovative design combines new technology advancements with 70+ years of commercial nuclear design and engineering, creating a cost-competitive and resilient source of zero-emissions power with superior reliability and minimal maintenance.