Curtiss-Wright Selected to Participate in the Development of Digital Twin Technology for Advanced Nuclear Reactors

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) has been selected for Project SAFARI, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, aimed at developing Digital Twin technology for advanced nuclear reactors. This initiative is part of the GEMINA program by ARPA-E, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and safety in nuclear plants. Collaborating with teams from the University of Michigan, Idaho National Laboratory, and others, Curtiss-Wright aims to leverage its extensive nuclear monitoring experience to ensure improved reliability and cost-effectiveness in future nuclear power operations.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has been selected to participate in Project SAFARI, a U.S. Department of Energy-funded project to develop Digital Twin technology for advanced nuclear reactors. Project SAFARI is one of nine initiatives under the Generating Electricity Managed by Intelligent Nuclear Assets (GEMINA) program sponsored by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). ARPA-E GEMINA projects aim to transform operations and maintenance systems in the next generation of nuclear plants through the development of specialized Digital Twin technology.

“As an industry-leading supplier of advanced plant monitoring and diagnostic systems, Curtiss-Wright is uniquely positioned to participate in the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors and other Generation IV projects,” said Lynn M. Bamford, President and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “We are proud to share our broad and diversified nuclear plant monitoring experience and insight in support of the DOE’s Project SAFARI.”

Curtiss-Wright’s technologies are installed in every nuclear power plant in North America and thousands of power generating units worldwide. Our large installed base is supported by strong customer relationships.

For Project SAFARI, Curtiss-Wright will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team – comprised of the University of Michigan, Idaho National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and Kairos Power – to develop Digital Twin technology that would allow new nuclear power plants to be constructed and operated more efficiently for increased reliability, safety, and cost savings.

For more information about Curtiss-Wright’s Nuclear Division, visit www.cw-connect.com.

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the Aerospace and Defense markets, and to the Commercial markets including Power, Process and General Industrial. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 8,200 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

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FAQ

What is Project SAFARI related to Curtiss-Wright (CW)?

Project SAFARI is a U.S. Department of Energy-funded initiative focused on developing Digital Twin technology for advanced nuclear reactors, in which Curtiss-Wright is participating.

How does Curtiss-Wright (CW) contribute to Project SAFARI?

Curtiss-Wright will collaborate with various research institutions to develop Digital Twin technology that enhances the efficiency and safety of new nuclear power plants.

What is the purpose of the GEMINA program that includes Project SAFARI?

The GEMINA program, sponsored by ARPA-E, aims to transform the operations and maintenance systems of the next generation of nuclear plants.

What experience does Curtiss-Wright (CW) have in nuclear power?

Curtiss-Wright has extensive experience in nuclear plant monitoring, with technologies installed in every nuclear power plant in North America.

Who are the collaborators involved in Project SAFARI with Curtiss-Wright (CW)?

Curtiss-Wright is working with the University of Michigan, Idaho National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and Kairos Power on Project SAFARI.