CPC E04H 5/02 (2013.01) [E04B 1/167 (2013.01); G21C 3/16 (2013.01); G21C 3/322 (2013.01); G21C 3/328 (2013.01); G21C 3/3432 (2019.01); G21C 13/028 (2013.01); G21C 13/093 (2013.01); G21C 13/10 (2013.01); G21C 15/18 (2013.01); G21C 21/02 (2013.01)] | 12 Claims |
1. A method of constructing a nuclear reactor, comprising:
fabricating one or more sub-modules in a manufacturing facility, the one or more sub-modules comprising a skid and a shielding;
assembling one or more sub-modules into one or more super modules using temporary connections at the manufacturing facility;
disassembling the super modules;
transporting the sub-modules to an installation site;
assembling, at the installation site, two or more of the one or more sub-modules using permanent connections;
installing concrete form ties between the two or more sub-modules;
welding the two or more sub-modules together to create a super module;
pouring concrete between the two or more sub-modules; and
installing the super module in place.
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