Civil nuclear construction has taken off on the "landmark project for the development of China's nuclear industry". China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has confirmed this as China Nuclear Industry 23 Construction Co Ltd has initiated the process for installation of the nuclear island of Xiapu fast reactor pilot project.

Calling the project a major national nuclear science and technology project, CNNC authorities have described the project of great significance for realising the closed nuclear fuel cycle, promoting the sustainable development of nuclear energy in China and promoting the development of the local economy.

The Xiapu reactor will be a demonstration of that sodium-cooled pool-type fast reactor design. This will have an output of 1500 MW thermal power and 600 MW electric power.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

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