During the 10th Five-year period, Chinese scientists have embarked on the study of the new generation of nuclear power technology, in an attempt to raise the efficiency of utilizing the uranium resources and ensure the sustainable development of China?痵 nuclear power industry. The experimental nuclear reactor project, a typical next generation nuclear system with a net capacity of 20,000 kilowatts, has entered a full-fledged phase for key components installing and testing.
Under the support of National 863 Program, China has speeded up the construction of the experimental reactor. The experimental reactor expects to put into operation in the early of the 11th five-year period. With an investment of RMB 1.388 billion, the reactor makes a project asking for the largest investment under the National 863 Program. Using natrium as the coolant, the experimental reactor is equipped for the first time with a non-power accident residual heat exhausting system. With a designed space of 44,000 m2, the experimental project was approved to construct at the end of 1995. The first round of concrete filling was made on May 30, 2000. The main reactor site was completed of the construction in August 2002. On August 11, 2005, scientists began to install large components in the reactor hall.
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