Article | REF: BN3260 V1

General installation of pressurized water reactors

Author: Maurice KAERCHER

Publication date: July 10, 2002

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3. Location of main equipment. Floor plan

The ground plan (figure 2 ) determines the geographical position of the buildings and structures, respecting installation principles and site-specific constraints while optimizing costs.

3.1 Site-specific constraints

Local soil characteristics can play a part in the positioning of structures, insofar as the heaviest structures are located in areas with the best soil characteristics.

The type of cold source (sea, river or stream) partly determines the need for cooling towers.

Environmental impact also plays a part in the choice of options.

Example

the discharge temperature can...

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