Nuclear Plant Layout Optimisation

The Layout development expertise that resides within Babcock is widely recognised as being at World class level, with no other competitor able to offer the same level or quality of service.

Our proven layout development processes are targeted at achieving fully optimised layout proposals in the shortest possible duration, thereby providing customers with a robust design at the lowest possible cost. Babcock understands that successful development of new nuclear facilities can only be accomplished by incorporating the requirements of all key contributors, and so ensure that this is always accomplished in a structured manner.

For further information on our plant layout optimisation services, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Core service features:

Successful development of new nuclear facilities can only be accomplished by incorporating the requirements of all key contributors

  • Layout development process incorporates input from customer's, the whole Engineering community, Plant Operators, Safety, Constructability, Plant Efficiency Modelling, Regulators etc
  • Building Flow Diagram (BFD) workshops, ensure that early design development is focused and well founded. The BFD process facilitates an early appreciation of how individual facilities must integrate with a site's strategic 'big picture,' before moving onto any form of design development. 

Decommissioning or modifying existing facilities presents an even greater challenge than designing new facilities. Babcock utilizes its proven new-build processes, but with additional features such as:

  • Establishing the optimum balance between new-build / extensions and utilising existing space / equipment.
  • Minimising modifications to the existing facility
  • Maximising reuse of plant and equipment
  • Rezoning space for new purposes

Key customers:
Sellafield Ltd
Rollls Royce
Bulgarian State Enterprise for Radioactive Waste

Case Study:
Babcock led the layout development and conducted independent peer reviews for Sellafield Ltd projects, such as B29 and FGMSP.

We have also undertaken independent layout reviews, design evaluations and provided design guidance to Rolls Royce, AWE Aldermaston and the Bulgarian State Enterprise for Radioactive Waste

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