Nuclear Power Plants: Design and Construction

Despite all the efforts being put into expanding renewable energy sources, large-scale power plants will be essential as part of a reliable energy supply strategy for as long as we can see. Given that nuclear power is low on CO₂ emissions and has no competitors when it comes to being operated cheaply, many countries are moving into or expanding nuclear energy to cover their baseload supply. Germany will need its existing nuclear power plants to supply it with cost-effective, reliable energy for many years to come, and the financial power of utility companies, and design and construction knowhow is helping realize new building projects in neighboring countries. At home, there are many challenges to be met when it comes to continuously updating existing plant. The authors are extensively involved in designing, operating and inspecting existing plant, designing new builds, doing retrofits and conversions and updating specific nuclear power rules.

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1. Introduction

2. Nuclear energy

3. Approval aspects

4. Building structures for nuclear plants

5. Extraordinary actions involved when designing nuclear installations

6. Safety concept / design

7. Fastening systems

8. Structure waterproofing

9. Aging / life cycle management

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