Recently, the executive meeting of the State Council decided to approve a total of 8 units for 4 nuclear power projects including Zhejiang Jinqimen Nuclear Power Phase II. This is another major move that China's nuclear power industry has ushered in after five nuclear power projects were approved last year. Hualong 1 has a distinct “Sichuan gene”, and Sichuan is deeply involved in R&D, design, and equipment manufacturing. Let's take a look at the R&D and design side. The “heart” of Hualong 1 — the reactor and first circuit system, was developed and designed by the China Nuclear Power Research and Design Institute in Chengdu. Looking at the equipment manufacturing side, there are also quite a few “figures from Sichuan.” In Deyang, China Machinery Heavy Equipment has localized the nuclear main pump pump case, putting “superalloy armor” on the Hualong 1. Currently, it is focusing on Hualong 1 2.0, and is continuing to work hard in the direction of integrating main equipment, reviewing technical documents, and applying domestic standards. Companies belonging to Dongfang Electric Group are deeply involved in the supply of equipment for nuclear islands and conventional island owners, including reactor coolant pumps, steam turbine generator sets, etc. Deyang Jiuding Electric mainly manufactures large structural parts such as low-pressure outer cylinders for steam turbines in conventional island parts. In Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Huadu Nuclear Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a leading enterprise in the field of nuclear reactor control rod drive mechanisms in China, with the highest market share. Currently, control rod driving mechanisms for many Hualong No. 1 units across the country are manufactured by the company. Focusing on the nuclear fuel sector, CNNC Nuclear Fuel Components Co., Ltd., located in Yibin, is responsible for CF3 fuel element manufacturing, linking the “Chengdu R&D and Design” and “Yibin Manufacturing” industry chains. Furthermore, innovation platforms will continue to play a supporting role. The advanced nuclear energy equipment pilot research and development platform located in Chengdu is a “bridge” connecting R&D and mass production. As the application demand for Hualong 1 2.0's new technologies, new materials, and new processes increases, the platform will continue to provide key pilot verification services for universities, research institutes and enterprises to help the Sichuan nuclear energy industry continue to grow.

Recently, the executive meeting of the State Council decided to approve a total of 8 units for 4 nuclear power projects including Zhejiang Jinqimen Nuclear Power Phase II. This is another major move that China's nuclear power industry has ushered in after five nuclear power projects were approved last year. Hualong 1 has a distinct “Sichuan gene”, and Sichuan is deeply involved in R&D, design, and equipment manufacturing. Let's take a look at the R&D and design side. The “heart” of Hualong 1 — the reactor and first circuit system, was developed and designed by the China Nuclear Power Research and Design Institute in Chengdu. Looking at the equipment manufacturing side, there are also quite a few “figures from Sichuan.” In Deyang, China Machinery Heavy Equipment has localized the nuclear main pump pump case, putting “superalloy armor” on the Hualong 1. Currently, it is focusing on Hualong 1 2.0, and is continuing to work hard in the direction of integrating main equipment, reviewing technical documents, and applying domestic standards. Companies belonging to Dongfang Electric Group are deeply involved in the supply of equipment for nuclear islands and conventional island owners, including reactor coolant pumps, steam turbine generator sets, etc. Deyang Jiuding Electric mainly manufactures large structural parts such as low-pressure outer cylinders for steam turbines in conventional island parts. In Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Huadu Nuclear Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a leading enterprise in the field of nuclear reactor control rod drive mechanisms in China, with the highest market share. Currently, control rod driving mechanisms for many Hualong No. 1 units across the country are manufactured by the company. Focusing on the nuclear fuel sector, CNNC Nuclear Fuel Components Co., Ltd., located in Yibin, is responsible for CF3 fuel element manufacturing, linking the “Chengdu R&D and Design” and “Yibin Manufacturing” industry chains. Furthermore, innovation platforms will continue to play a supporting role. The advanced nuclear energy equipment pilot research and development platform located in Chengdu is a “bridge” connecting R&D and mass production. As the application demand for Hualong 1 2.0's new technologies, new materials, and new processes increases, the platform will continue to provide key pilot verification services for universities, research institutes and enterprises to help the Sichuan nuclear energy industry continue to grow.