In pictures: World’s largest crane lifts Hinkley Point C’s second nuclear reactor into place

A 2-day lifting and installation operation to move Hinkley Point C’s second nuclear reactor into place has been completed using Big Carl – the world’s biggest crane. The post In pictures: World’s largest crane lifts Hinkley Point C’s second nuclear reactor into place appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Hinkley reactor 2 milestone hit 30% faster than Unit 1

Big Carl completes 500-tonne lift as contractors speed through second reactor build

Second reactor lifted at Hinkley Point

Sarens' SGC 250, known as Big Carl, has been used to lift into place the second reactor at EDF's Hinkley Point C.

Another big lift for Big Carl

Hinkley Point C’s biggest crane has this week completed one of its biggest lifts.

Hinkley Point C’s second reactor dome successfully lifted into place

Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building has reached a significant milestone with the installation of the 245t dome using the world’s largest crane, nicknamed Big Carl. The post Hinkley Point C’s second reactor dome successfully lifted into place appeared first on New Civil Engineer.