Criticality Test Completed for Westinghouse eVinci Microreactor

Westinghouse Electric Company has announced the successful completion of the zero-power criticality test for its eVinci microreactor, a prominent advanced nuclear technology.

Location of the Test

The test was conducted at the National Criticality Experiments Research Center, located within the United States Department of Energy's Nevada National Security Site.

Collaboration and Partners

The project was carried out in partnership with the Los Alamos and Idaho National Laboratories at the National Nuclear Security Administration facility.

Executive Statements

Westinghouse Chief Technology Officer Lou Martinez Sancho expressed his gratitude for the support received from all partners, including the U.S. Department of Energy.

Purpose of the Criticality Test

Zero-power criticality was performed to validate the technology's models and core design assumptions, rather than to generate heat or power.

Technical Specifications of the Reactor

The eVinci, a heat pipe-cooled microreactor, features a 15 MWt core design and is capable of generating up to 5 MWe of power.