What about building a load of reactors as designed for submarines and use
those.

Brian


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MrWeld wrote in message ...
On 21/10/2013 19:00, DerbyBorn wrote:
I wonder how much of the cost (and reliability risk) is derived from such
powerstations being somewhat developmental and unique.
If there was a modular - proven design, then it would be cheaper, more
serviceable and likely to be more reliable.

I'm loosely connected to some of the decommissioning projects for the
existing nuclear power stations. From what I've heard, there is an element
of over-staffing and make-work in at least some areas, which might push up
costs. I suspect it's easier to maintain a relaxed pace of work when
you're inside an secure facility where outside scrutiny is difficult, if
only for security reasons.