EDF DP2D - Pre-decommissioning of the Fessenheim Nuclear Power Plant - Modifications to HVAC and Fluid Systems
Location: Fessenheim (68), France
Fields: HVAC Engineering
Contract Type: Decommissioning, Design, Construction
Client: RTE (Electricity Transmission Network)
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Issues
- Honor the political commitments to decommission France’s oldest REP-type nuclear power plant
- Develop a replicable benchmark pilot project for the decommissioning of future REP-type nuclear power plants
- Ensure that safety requirements are applied to decommissioning activities
- Modify the ventilation systems in the nuclear island to adapt them to future decommissioning activities
Benefits
- Meeting deadlines, adhering to the schedule
- Project management
- Compliance with safety and security requirements
- Turnkey installation (HVAC, electrical, control systems, fire detection)
Solutions
- 2x8-hour shifts for certain critical services
- Specific procedures and training sites for working in environments containing asbestos and lead
- Rotation of construction crews to limit radiation exposure
- 3D simulations to anticipate accessibility and assembly challenges in cramped spaces
Commitments
- Local Economic Benefits from Selecting a Local Co-Contractor and Subcontractors
- Compliance with Health and Safety Policies
Key Figures
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