Design Approaches to Mitigate Electrical Installation Problems in Nuclear Power Generating Stations

Large power generating stations have experienced a constant rise in the in-plant costs of electrical installation. Many techniques can be employed such as computerized cable and conduit schedules open type raceway supports, bulk cable pulling, setting up of planning teams for cable, termination, etc. The improvements recommended in this study can result in significant cost savings as shown in Table 2 as a result of minimized rework during construction, increased productivity of field personnel, and construction schedule improvements. The methods include additional design details to the constructor, improved design of cable tray supports, increased use of computer aided design for electrical raceways and cable pulling and cable termination, without using cable lugs. The implementation of these methods on the Large Scale Prototype Breeder Plant has resulted in an estimated installation cost saving of over $11 million.