Providing a comprehensive overview of project management for the construction of research reactors, this publication gives guidance to Member States on the best practices that will assist in the realization of that phase of a research reactor deployment project. Member States planning to embark on a research reactor program together with a nuclear power program may also refer to this publication to ensure that the approach and methodology for the implementation of both is harmonized, efficient and effective.

• 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1. Background
  • 1.2. Objective
  • 1.3. Scope
  • 1.4. Structure
• 2. CONSTRUCTION PREPARATION PERIOD
  • 2.1. Infrastructure issues
  • 2.2. Major considerations
    • 2.2.1. Project manager
    • 2.2.2. Contract for supply of the reactor
  • 2.3. Evaluating bids and contract negotiation
    • 2.3.1. Bid evaluation
    • 2.3.2. Contract negotiation
  • 2.4. Contract
    • 2.4.1. Contract contents
  • 2.5. Project terms of reference
    • 2.5.1. Background and objectives
    • 2.5.2. Project scope
    • 2.5.3. Project schedule
    • 2.5.4. Major responsibilities
    • 2.5.5. Performance, compliance and reporting
  • 2.6. Design and licensing
    • 2.6.1. Authorization process and licensing schemes
    • 2.6.2. Safety analysis report and safety assessment
• 3. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Plan
    • 3.2.1. Organization of project management
    • 3.2.2. Organization of project team functions
    • 3.2.3. Construction schedule
    • 3.2.4. Project team development during construction
    • 3.2.5. Communication
  • 3.3. Execution — operating organization’s responsibilities
  • 3.4. Check
    • 3.4.1. Construction acceptance practices
    • 3.4.2. Preparing systems for commissioning
    • 3.4.3. Regulatory activities
    • 3.4.4. Measuring progress
    • 3.4.5. Risk management follow-up
• 4. CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION PERIOD
  • 4.1. Background
  • 4.2. Relationship between pre- and post-construction activities
    • 4.2.1. Link with construction period activities
    • 4.2.2. Link with commissioning stage
  • 4.3. Completion processes
    • 4.3.1. Completion period project management
    • 4.3.2. Human resources for the completion period
    • 4.3.3. Releasing of SSCs for testing
    • 4.3.4. SSC testing
    • 4.3.5. Construction Acceptance Test and facility release for commissioning
    • 4.3.6. Operating documentation testing and finalization — as-built documentation
    • 4.3.7. Updating facility configuration and main data
    • 4.3.8. Gradual implementation of commissioning arrangements
  • 4.4. Turnover processes
  • 4.5. Preservation of records
  • 4.6. Arrangements for commissioning and operation
    • 4.6.1. Generic project management structure for commissioning
• 5. MAJOR MODIFICATIONS
  • 5.1. Introduction of major modifications
  • 5.2. Planning
  • 5.3. Implementation
    • 5.3.1. Design
    • 5.3.2. Manufacturing
    • 5.3.3. Installation
    • 5.3.4. Commissioning
  • 5.4. Licensing
  • 5.5. Operation
• 6. CONCLUSIONS
• REFERENCES
• Annex EXAMPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OR MAJOR MODIFICATION IN RESECRCH REACTORS
• ABBREVIATIONS
• CONTRIBUTORS TO DRAFTING AND REVIEW
• STRUCTURE OF THE IAEA NUCLEAR ENERGY SERIES