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1020

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1020

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New Reactor Construction Inspection

New Reactor Construction Inspection

Hal Thornberry

Vice President, Nuclear Construction

NRC Regulatory Information Conference

March 11, 2009

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V.C. Summer, Vogtle Levy County ProjectsV.C. Summer, Vogtle Levy County Projects

• Shaw responsibilities:– Engineering– Procurement– Turbine island/balance of plant– Site-specific systems– Yard work – Construction

• Engineering, procurement, limited site development underway

• Permanent plant construction cannot beginuntil NRC approval of COLA in 2011-12,unless granted Limited Work Authorization

• First new unit at each site scheduled to begin commercial operation in 2016

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Sanmen and Haiyang ProjectsSanmen and Haiyang Projects

• Twin AP1000™ units at each site

• Excavation started ahead of schedule– Sanmen: February 2008

– Haiyang: July 2008

• Start of commercial operation: – Sanmen: 2013

– Haiyang: 2014

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85M

1020

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Sanmen Module Assembly Area Sanmen Module Assembly Area

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85M

1020

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Inspection Preparation for ModulesInspection Preparation for Modules

• In-house fabrication and module expertise leveragedin creation of Global Modular Solutions– Shaw Fabrication & Manufacturing maintained ASME certification

for all activities related to construction of nuclear components – Assembly of modules in manufacturing setting will provide

consistent quality, reduce construction site activity– Fabrication of assemblies at one location will simplify

some NRC inspection activity

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85M

1020

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Preparation for Construction InspectionPreparation for Construction Inspection

• Applying lessons learned from current Shaw nuclear projects– MOX (design, construction management)– LES (design)– China AP1000s (construction management)

• Evaluating lessons learned from first generationof nuclear construction, recent industry activity

• Flow mapping of construction installation activities, turnover and documentation processes

• Aligning construction procedures with NRC programs (including ITAAC), focus on ease of implementation

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85M

1020

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Preparation for Construction Inspection (cont.)Preparation for Construction Inspection (cont.)

• Nuclear culture– Build on first NRC-approved Nuclear Quality Assurance Program

– Continued development of Safety-Conscious Work Environment

• Construction readiness reviews– Develop key project milestones

– Ensure reviews are timely and focused

– Establish a level of confidence

– Identify areas for improvement

– Identify programmatic issues

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85M

1020

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Preparation for Construction Inspection (cont.)Preparation for Construction Inspection (cont.)

• Training and qualification – Construction training

– Craft skills training

– Process certification

• New plant construction – Training on Part 52 and ITAAC

– ITAAC planning and scheduling

– ITAAC maintenance

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85M

1020

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Preparation for Construction Inspection (cont.)Preparation for Construction Inspection (cont.)

• Teamwork and interface with AP1000™ partners– U.S. AP1000™ project staff taking active role in construction

management and other key activities on China projects

– Development of QA/QC programs and policies

• Need for strong interaction with on-site NRC inspector