Nuclear hype goes POOF - can't build modular on-time or on-budget either

[kristopher]

6. "Modular by Design" - Perhaps you should have clicked the 'construction' tab

CONSTRUCTION
Structural, piping and equipment modules provide:

Construction
Shortened construction schedule
Reduced field manpower
Increased factory-based manufacturing and assembly of modules
Improved quality - pre-testing and inspection of modules prior to shipment
Reduced site congestion

Modular by Design

The AP1000 plant has been designed to make use of modern, modular-construction techniques. The design incorporates vendor-designed skids and equipment packages, as well as large, multi-ton structural modules and special-equipment modules. Modularization allows construction tasks that were traditionally performed in sequence to be completed in parallel.

http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/New-Plants/AP1000-PWR/Construction

What ever you wish to call it and what ever 'new miracle' the nuclear industry is touting to let us know they "can do it right this time" it is still and will continue to be a clusterf*&k.

From day one the nuclear industry has lied its way into the public purse. It is a poor choice when evaluated honestly against the renewable alternatives.