Innovative design and construction methods to reduce nuclear plant construction time.

Abstract

Ontario Hydro is investigating methods to reduce cost and construction time of nuclear plants. This study is essential to be able to respond to demands for power into the 21st century. As part of this study, Ontario Hydro is learning from its counterparts world-wide. The authors visited Japan in 1985 and obtained information on principles and practices of design and construction in that country. These and their application to the local scene are discussed.