ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
announced today the placement of two key floor modules at the
Vogtle nuclear expansion near Waynesboro,
Georgia. These module placements, referred to as CA35 and
CA33, will be followed by large concrete placements inside the Unit
4 containment vessel.
Both CA35 and CA33 are floor modules supporting critical path
work in the unit. CA35 is the roof above the accumulator and CA33
is the roof above the chemical volume control system. Weighing
nearly 72 tons, the two modules bring the elevation inside
containment to 107 feet – the elevation of the maintenance deck.
Since placement, additional work will begin installing rebar on the
north side of containment, which will be followed by a concrete
placement. These milestones support the upcoming installation of
structural steel pieces that support the subsequent floor
elevation.
In addition, the second of four reactor coolant pumps (RCPs) has
been placed inside the Unit 3 containment vessel where the nuclear
components are housed. The 375,000-pound pumps are mounted to the
steam generator and serve a critical part of the reactor coolant
system, circulating water from the steam generator to the reactor
vessel, allowing sufficient heat transfer for safe plant
operation.
Georgia Power has also released a new aerial video of the Vogtle
expansion site. The video, available HERE, provides a bird's-eye
view inside the nuclear containment areas of Units 3 and 4, as well
as the turbine buildings where electricity will be generated.
With more than 7,000 construction workers on-site today, and
more than 800 permanent jobs available once the units begin
operating, Vogtle 3 and 4 is the largest jobs-producing
construction project in the state of Georgia.
To follow the progress with new photos every month, visit the
Plant Vogtle 3 and 4 Online Photo Gallery.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's
premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural
gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.
Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its
customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by
J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer
satisfaction. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
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