for your interest
Building a large offshore gas train typically requires fewer workers compared to constructing a large nuclear facility. Here are the key points:
- Nuclear power plants are significantly more complex structures with multiple redundant safety systems, containment buildings, and specialized components. This necessitates a larger workforce for construction. [1]
- Offshore gas trains, while large industrial facilities, have a relatively simpler design focused on processing and liquefying natural gas. The construction is more modular and less labor-intensive compared to nuclear plants.[1]
- According to a study by the U.S. Department of Energy, a typical 1,000 MW nuclear plant requires a peak construction workforce of around 3,500 workers, while a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility requires around 2,000 workers at peak construction.[5]
- The nuclear plant construction workforce includes highly specialized trades like nuclear piping, nuclear welding, and nuclear quality control inspectors, which require extensive training and certification.[1][4]
- Offshore gas facilities can leverage more prefabrication and modular construction techniques, reducing the need for an extensive on-site workforce.[1]
So in summary, the inherent complexity, safety requirements, and specialized nature of nuclear plant construction necessitates a larger workforce compared to offshore gas processing facilities of similar output capacity.[1][5]
[1] https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/..._marine-based_smrs_ofnp_m_golay_18may2021.pdf
[2] https://rmi.org/fuel-hand-make-coal-nuclear-power-plants-valuable/
[3] https://www.reuters.com/graphics/EUROPE-ENERGY/NUCLEARPOWER/gdvzwweqkpw/
[4] https://www.cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca/eng/resources/mythbusters/
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_marine_propulsion
- Forums
- Political Debate
- There's only one question
for your interest Building a large offshore gas train typically...
-
- There are more pages in this discussion • 17 more messages in this thread...
You’re viewing a single post only. To view the entire thread just sign in or Join Now (FREE)
Featured News
Featured News
The Watchlist
FHE
FRONTIER ENERGY LIMITED
Adam Kiley, CEO
Adam Kiley
CEO
SPONSORED BY The Market Online