Lessons learnt from recent nuclear build projects

Garnsey, Richard and Nickson, Ian and Joyce, Malcolm (2011) Lessons learnt from recent nuclear build projects. Proceedings of the ICE - Energy, 164 (2). pp. 57-70. ISSN 1751-4223

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Abstract

The results of a recent study into the lessons learnt from recent nuclear build projects are described. Six projects have been investigated by means of literature review and interview with expertise on these projects. The results of this research have been analysed in terms of the principal engineering issues that will benefit future new-build nuclear projects in the UK. Five key lessons have emerged including: that follow-on replica projects are cheaper than first-of-a-kind projects; the design must be mature and licensing issues resolved before the start of construction; a highly qualified team must be established to develop the design, secure the safety case and plan the procurement and build schedules in collaboration with the main contractors; subcontractors must be of high quality and experienced in nuclear construction or otherwise taught the necessary skills; good communications with the community local to the site must be established and maintained.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Proceedings of the ICE - Energy
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/core/keywords/engineering
Subjects:
?? energy; knowledge management; nuclear powerengineeringgeneral energyenergy(all) ??
ID Code:
52095
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Deposited On:
16 Dec 2011 11:23
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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