LTA Visual Inspection Results
After in-core operation, all fuel components demonstrate as-expected appearance. Identical growth of water rods and fuel rods as indicated by level balance plate and top end plugs.
Additively manufactured StrongHold debris filter
Strong potential to eliminate debris failures with 100% filtering efficiency for any wire shape down to a wire length of 5 mm and 0.2 mm diameter. Pressure drop balanced by TRITON11 overall design.
Optimized 11x11 Fuel Rod Configuration
Optimized part-length and water rod placement resulting in lower rod power peaking (LHGR), improved Critical Power Ratio (CPR) performance, and flexible burnable absorber design.
Robust Mechanical Design
Fuel Fabrication
Westinghouse has more than 50 years of experience building BWR fuel.
Fuel Inspection
Each fuel bundle is meticulously examined to ensure the highest level of manufacturing quality.
