Qinshan CANDU Project Construction Experiences and Lessons

2003 February
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
15. AECL’S STUDY: FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................... 55
15.1 Evolutionary Improvements .................................................................................. 55
15.2 Constructability ............................................................................................... 55
15.3 BOP Optimization................................................................................................. 56
15.4 The Right Economics............................................................................................ 56
15.5 Capital Cost........................................................................................................... 56
15.6 CANDU 6 to ACR Cost Evolution ....................................................................... 57
15.7 Construction Schedule: ACR/CANDU 6 Schedule Comparison......................... 57
16. SUMMARY COMMENTS .................................................................................. 58
TABLES
Table 13-1 Commissioning and Operating Documentation for Unit 1 ................................... 42
FIGURES
Figure 1-1 AECL Overall Project Contract Structure............................................................... 3
Figure 1-2 AECL Qinshan CANDU Project Organization....................................................... 4
Figure 1-3 Site Project Management Organization................................................................... 5
Figure 1-4 BOP Site Construction Management Organization................................................. 6
Figure 1-5 Qinshan CANDU Project – TQNPC Organization ................................................. 7
Figure 5-1 Major Milestones................................................................................................... 15
Figure 9-1 Construction Interface Flowsheet.......................................................................... 28
Figure 10-1 Average Construction Labour Resources.............................................................. 30
Figure 10-2 Construction Labour Resources ............................................................................ 30
Figure 10-3 Concrete Works..................................................................................................... 31
Figure 10-4 Steel Works ........................................................................................................... 32
Figure 10-5 Architectural Works .............................................................................................. 33
Figure 10-6 Mechanical Works................................................................................................. 33
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