Download a Free 30-day Evaluation Copy of the BWR Program

A free, 30-day evaluation copy of the BWR program, including the complete BWR Training Manual, is available for download using the Download button below.

• The evaluation version is full and complete but will only run on one computer for a maximum of 30 days. 
• At any time during or after the 30-day evaluation period, you can purchase a single user license for $50 USD per computer installation and receive an unlock code to eliminate all restrictions.

Download BWR Version 4.2.9:

By clicking the Download button you agree to the License Agreements

Format:  Self-extracting installation setup file: BWRSetup428E.exe (8.4 MB)
Last updated: November 16, 2007.

System Requirements:

• Intel® Pentium® III or equivalent processor
• Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, or greater
• 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended).
• 40 MB of available hard disk space.
• Minimum 1024 X 768 screen resolution (1280 X 1024 recommended) with 32 bit colors.  (The program will not run at a resolution lower than 1024 X 768)
  
  Additionally, Adobe Reader® is required to view or print the BWR Training Manual as well as several other documents needed to operate the simulator.  The latest version of Adobe Reader can be obtained at http://www.adobe.com/products

Installation and Operation:

1. Download the BWR evaluation version setup file by clicking on the download button below.
2. Select "Open" or "Run from current location" from the setup file download dialog to begin the download and installation (or select Save and select save to the Windows Desktop - then, following download, double click on the Setup icon on the desktop).
3. Follow the instructions displayed on your screen to install the program.
4. Start the program by double-clicking the "BWR" icon on the Windows Desktop (or the file "BWRSetupxxx.exe" located in the installation folder).
5. When the program starts, you'll have an opportunity to print the "Getting Started Guide", Power to Flow Operating Map, and Control Rod Sequence Checkoff Sheets (Adobe Acrobat pdf files).  These documents can also be viewed/printed from the Help menu inside the program.
6. Follow the steps in the Getting Started Guide.  We strongly recommend beginning with the BWR Interactive Tutorial.

If you have any questions, or if you have any problems with program, please contact us at BWR@acme-nuclear.com