ATLANTA, Nov. 22, 2019
/PRNewswire/ -- The final containment vessel ring
has been placed for Georgia Power's nuclear expansion project near
Waynesboro, Georgia, with the
third ring of the Unit 4 containment vessel set today. This marks
the sixth and last containment vessel ring to be placed for the
Vogtle 3 & 4 project.
Weighing more than a jumbo jet, with a diameter of 130 feet and
standing approximately 38 feet high, the ring is a key structural
part of the Unit 4 high-integrity steel containment vessel that
houses critical plant components, including the reactor vessel.
Significant progress continues at the site with recent
milestones completed, including the placement of the final
reinforced concrete portion of the Unit 4 shield building. The
148-cubic yard placement took eight hours to complete and, once
cured, allows for the placement of the first course of
double-decker panels. Also, the upper inner casing for the Unit 3
high-pressure turbine has been placed, signifying the completion of
the centerline alignment, which will mean minimal vibration and
less stress on the rotors during operations, resulting in more
efficient power generation.
Vogtle 3 & 4 is currently the largest jobs-producing
construction project in the state of Georgia, with more than 8,000 workers
currently on site, and more than 800 jobs available once the units
begin operating.
Follow the progress being made at the site with 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 2.6
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
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and
Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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