Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London
Discuss the potential adoption of large scale off site modular construction of nuclear components to reduce risks leading to the delivery of projects
Overview
There is a vision that by 2030 nuclear power plants should be operating with a significant proportion of UK manufactured components. However this is against the background of a global industry that has a poor delivery record with delays to on site construction resulting in severe cost overruns. The presentation discusses the potential adoption of large scale off site modular construction of nuclear components to reduce risks leading to delivery of projects to time and cost.
Examples will be shared of the successful application of offsite module construction by Cammell Laird for the marine sector. Finally the status of the U Battery micro nuclear power plant will be discussed with the principle that complete power plants could be manufactured offsite in purpose built facilities.
Topics covered will include:
- What are SMALL MODULAR REACTORS (SMR) and what are ranges of sizes (MW
thermal and electrical)?
- What other energy production projects (off-shore wind turbines, tidal etc…) are Cammell Laird involved in?
- A comparison of potential costs between the different energy sources
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Day 1
17:30 - Day 1 Programme
17.30 - Registration
18.00 - Lecture begins
19.00 - Q&A session
19:30 - Lecture concludes
John Eldridge: Principal Engineer, Cammell Laird, Birkenhead
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