The No.
2 Unit of Zhangzhou nuclear reactor, situated at the worlds largest Hualong-1 base, finished hot practical test on Tuesday, paving the way for fuel loading and connection to the state grid.The Hualong-1 reactor is a locally developed third-generation nuclear reactor design, representing a significant milestone in Chinas homegrown nuclear technology.The hot functional test is an important step in the commissioning process.The test imitates the actual operating conditions of a nuclear power plant as carefully as possible and thoroughly confirms the efficiency of equipment and systems in both the nuclear and conventional islands under thermal conditions.
Hot functional test of the No.
2 Unit of Zhangzhou nuclear power plant has been finished.
Subsequently, we will proceed with fuel loading and grid connection as prepared.
According to the schedule, the No.
2 Unit will get in business operation in the fourth quarter of this year, stated Mei Bingyun, primary engineer of China National Nuclear Corporation Zhangzhou Energy Co., Ltd.According to strategy, the power plant will ultimately comprise 6 million-kilowatt-grade nuclear power units.The No.
1 Unit has actually been taken into commercial operation, while building for units 3 and 4 started in 2024.
After complete production, the 6 units will have an overall installed capability of around 7.2 million kilowatts.
Each unit is expected to generate over 10 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electrical power yearly, making a considerable contribution to Chinas low-carbon energy goals.
Hualong-1 has ended up being the worlds most extensively released third-generation nuclear technology, both in operation and under building and construction.
This marks that Chinas nuclear technology and overall competitiveness have actually reached the front ranks internationally, Mei stated.