Advancing the Development Of Nuclear Power In China Changli YANG Vice President China National Nuclear Corporation
About CNNC China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) is a large state-owned enterprise with over 100 subsidiaries. Three leading industries: nuclear power, nuclear fuel cycle and application of nuclear science and technology.
A Complete Nuclear Industry System CNNC uranium exploitation and mining Uranium Production Enrichment Conversion Design, Construction, Operation,Management of NPP Fuel Element Fabrication Environmental Protection spent fuel reprocessing
Achievements In Nuclear Power 3 nuclear power bases 9 operational units 52.3TWh in 2005.
A target: 40GWe by 2020 To build 2-3 units of 1000MWe each year in the next 15 years.
Strategies Starting from existing foundation and technology Introducing advanced technologies from other countries Accelerating R&D and application of new technologies
Duplication Projects Projects of Qinshan II and Ling’ao II have obtained the approval from the Chinese government Unit 3 and 4 in Qinshan II
International Bidding Sanmen Site Building Sanmen NPP in Zhejiang and Yangjiang NPP in Guangdong by introducing Generation III technology through international bidding.
CNP1000核岛工艺系统图 Working on CNP1000 Design life: 60y Refueling Period: 18m Availability: 87% Site: Fangjiashan at Qinshan CNP1000核岛工艺系统图
Pushing the demonstration project of large advanced PWR NPP A key project of national importance. To develop GIII technology to improve safety and economics on the basis of GII.
For long-term development Study on the fast breeder reactor The 65 MWt China Fast Experimental Reactor is under construction. Making transitional arrangements for ITER project Fast Breeder Reactor
Development of Uranium Resource Upgrading equipments Exploring new mines Promoting Production Adopting new technology
Nuclear fuel cycle Improving the capacities of nuclear fuel elements manufacturing and uranium conversion Doing uranium tests at the spent fuel interim facility Planning on setting up a commercial reprocessing facility
Setting up specified nuclear power companies Two AE companies have been established. Preparing for a nuclear power service company.
Human resources The rapid development of nuclear power calls for more nuclear power professionals Working with universities to co-training engineers Setting up trainees’ centers for fresh graduates
A bright future for China’s nuclear industry . CNNC wishes to further cooperation and communications with all the colleagues worldwide in the nuclear community.
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