The agreement covers cooperation with several of the university’s faculties in disciplines that are of particular relevance to the construction of an AP1000 pressurized water reactor (PWR) and advanced nuclear automation.
As part of the agreement, TU-Sofia will host a number of lectures and seminars on AP1000 reactor technology for students and other interested academic and technical stakeholders, to ensure the students are academically well prepared to directly participate in the AP1000 reactor construction, and support its operation in future.
Westinghouse Key Accounts EMEA vice president Aziz Dag said, "Bulgaria has a long tradition of nuclear power and know-how, and this new agreement brings Westinghouse together with one of the country’s eminent technical institutions."
Technical University of Sofia rector Marin Hristov said, "We are confident that it will be fruitful for both sides, thus once again proved that the University works hard to promote good relationships with businesses, giving our students the unique opportunity to learn in practice the most modern technology developed to date."
The agreement provides an opportunity to a group of TU-Sofia students to participate in Westinghouse’s summer internship program at various offices and facilities across the US, including its headquarters in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
In addition, the agreement will help support the future needs of the recently established Westinghouse European Nuclear Information and Control Systems Center of Excellence in Sofia.
