Materials Science
8 years ago

Revolutionizing Construction: Modularization Reduces Costs and Increases Safety

Volume 4: Structural Integrity; Next Generation Systems; Safety and Security; Low Level Waste Management and Decommissioning; Near Term Deployment: Plant Designs, Licensing, Construction, Workforce and Public Acceptance
ACR-1000® Constructability and Modularization
J. Byrne, Medhat Elgohary, B. Canas, D. Shemavonian, Rick Ricciuti, Len Hiebert

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The ACR-1000 project aims to speed up construction of nuclear power plants by using modularization and prefabrication. This method involves building parts off-site and then assembling them on location, which reduces construction time and costs. By integrating civil design with module installation, the project can be completed more efficiently and safely. This approach has been successful in other industries like offshore oil and gas, chemical, and ship building. The use of skids and modules has proven effective in shortening schedules and improving quality control. Overall, the ACR-1000 project focuses on creating a secure construction schedule through the strategic use of modularization and prefabrication.