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Department of Energy Awards $8 Million To Westinghouse For Nuclear Research The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Westinghouse Electric Company and its research partners to receive $8 million in awards over the next three years to fund a series of nuclear power research projects. A total of 11 different projects are to receive funding, the company said. The awards support Westinghouse research in a number of areas including the area of self-powered wireless sensors and laser-based 3D printing. “This is a valuable opportunity for Westinghouse to advance our most innovative nuclear technologies while collaborating across the industry with the best minds in the most advanced research facilities,” said Jim Brennan, Westinghouse senior vice president of the Engineering Center of Excellence. “Our priority is to develop technology for existing nuclear facilities and advanced nuclear plants to assure the vitality and economic viability of the nuclear fleet.” Read more and comment 
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