Hot test completed by No. 2 Unit of the largest Hualong-1 reactor base
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The No. 2 Unit of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant, situated at the largest Hualong-1 base globally, successfully completed its hot functional test on Tuesday, which clears the way for fuel loading and integration with the state grid.
The Hualong-1 reactor represents a significant advancement in China's indigenous third-generation nuclear reactor design, reflecting a major achievement in the nation’s nuclear technology development.
The hot functional test is a vital phase in the commissioning process. This test mimics the actual operational conditions as closely as possible, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of the performance of both the nuclear and conventional islands' equipment and systems under thermal conditions.
"Hot functional test of the No. 2 Unit of Zhangzhou nuclear power plant has been completed. Subsequently, we will proceed with fuel loading and grid connection as planned. According to the schedule, the No. 2 Unit will enter commercial operation in the fourth quarter of this year," said Mei Bingyun, chief engineer of China National Nuclear Corporation Zhangzhou Energy Co., Ltd.
The power plant is designed to ultimately include six million-kilowatt-grade nuclear power units. The No. 1 Unit is already in commercial operation, while construction for units 3 and 4 commenced in 2024.
Once fully operational, the six units will achieve a total installed capacity of approximately 7.2 million kilowatts, with each unit projected to generate over 10 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, significantly contributing to China's low-carbon energy objectives.
"Hualong-1 has become the world's most widely deployed third-generation nuclear technology, both in operation and under construction. This marks that China's nuclear technology and overall competitiveness have reached the front ranks globally," Mei stated.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this article for TROIB News
The Hualong-1 reactor represents a significant advancement in China's indigenous third-generation nuclear reactor design, reflecting a major achievement in the nation’s nuclear technology development.
The hot functional test is a vital phase in the commissioning process. This test mimics the actual operational conditions as closely as possible, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of the performance of both the nuclear and conventional islands' equipment and systems under thermal conditions.
"Hot functional test of the No. 2 Unit of Zhangzhou nuclear power plant has been completed. Subsequently, we will proceed with fuel loading and grid connection as planned. According to the schedule, the No. 2 Unit will enter commercial operation in the fourth quarter of this year," said Mei Bingyun, chief engineer of China National Nuclear Corporation Zhangzhou Energy Co., Ltd.
The power plant is designed to ultimately include six million-kilowatt-grade nuclear power units. The No. 1 Unit is already in commercial operation, while construction for units 3 and 4 commenced in 2024.
Once fully operational, the six units will achieve a total installed capacity of approximately 7.2 million kilowatts, with each unit projected to generate over 10 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, significantly contributing to China's low-carbon energy objectives.
"Hualong-1 has become the world's most widely deployed third-generation nuclear technology, both in operation and under construction. This marks that China's nuclear technology and overall competitiveness have reached the front ranks globally," Mei stated.
Lucas Dupont contributed to this article for TROIB News
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