Power plant facilities in The Netherlands
| Period: | 2006-2010 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Zeeland, Borssele |
| Client: | Siemens |
assignment/short description
The Borssele nuclear power plant was built by Siemens and has been operational since 1973.
Originally it was built primarily to supply relatively cheap electricity for aluminium production. In 2006,
the installation of a modern steam turbine brought the original output from 449MW to 485MW.
The power plant was built close to the sea in an area below sea level with a soft toplayer of sand and
clay and a high groundwater table. This was a challenge for the geotechnical consultants. Deltares
performed several studies on the foundation of the plant and its later modifications.
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