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The Challenges of Building Nuclear Plant

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  • Duration: 39 mins
  • Publication date: 29 Jan 2015

Abstract

The current wave of new reactor designs and progress in the decommissioning arena is creating a period of virtually unprecedented growth in the nuclear sector in the UK. In some areas this means newly formed companies are bringing international designs to the UK and even established players are being challenged by new ways of working being adopted by new entrants. In this talk David will refer to his experience of working with many of the companies adapting to this challenge and explain how a new approach to the control of design and engineering is evolving in the UK.


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    David Whitmore

    Atkins, Nuclear Projects Director

    David Whitmore is the Nuclear Projects Director in engineering consultant Atkins. He has over 30 years experience of delivering high technology projects and programmes in the nuclear and power sector. He has held senior positions with both Rolls-Royce and Atkins, working on PWR design & safety justification, provision of fuel route systems and nuclear new build. David has led the development of Atkins' nuclear capability and was recently seconded into Horizon Nuclear Power as their Engineering Director. He is currently leading Atkins' nuclear projects business.
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