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Reactor dome JLP01_11_54331_12
SIZEWELL B POWER STATION, LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL. Looking south-east towards the reactor dome during the construction of Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station, showing work commencing on the formwork for the secondary containment layer.
The primary containment building for the nuclear reactor was topped out on 9th July 1992. Work then began on the construction of the secondary containment, leaving an air gap of 3m between the two concrete layers. The secondary containment was topped out in October 1993, in a ceremony marking the completion of the structure
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1990s Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Nuclear Energy Power Station
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This print captures a significant moment during the construction of Sizewell B Nuclear Power Station on the Suffolk Coastal. The image showcases the reactor dome, as seen from a south-eastern perspective, with workers diligently commencing work on the formwork for the secondary containment layer. The primary containment building, which houses the nuclear reactor, reached its pinnacle on July 9th, 1992. Following this milestone achievement, attention shifted towards constructing the secondary containment structure. A remarkable feature of this design is an intentional air gap of 3 meters between two layers of concrete. In October 1993, a ceremony marked the topping out of the secondary containment layer and symbolized its completion. This event was undoubtedly a momentous occasion in engineering history and celebrated both technical expertise and meticulous planning. This photograph not only documents an important phase in power station construction but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation within civil engineering during that era. It exemplifies how nuclear energy projects required careful consideration and implementation to ensure safety measures were met while harnessing this powerful source effectively. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this image provides us with a glimpse into our past—a reminder of our ability to push boundaries and achieve extraordinary feats in pursuit of progress without mentioning any commercial use or specific company involved.
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