China's Xudabao Nuclear Plant Advances with Successful Hot Functional Tests
China’s critical nuclear plant conducts hot functional tests ahead of fuel loading

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China's Xudabao nuclear power plant in Liaoning Province has completed hot functional tests for Unit 3, crucial for its operational readiness. This milestone paves the way for fuel loading and further preparations, contributing to China's energy security and low-carbon goals.
- 01The hot functional tests at Xudabao Unit 3 simulate normal operational conditions, validating system performance.
- 02Unit 2 has successfully installed its reactor pressure vessel, marking a significant construction milestone.
- 03The Xudabao facility will utilize both domestic and Russian-developed reactor technologies.
- 04Once fully operational, the plant is expected to produce tens of billions of kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
- 05China aims to enhance its nuclear capacity as part of its strategy to reduce fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Xudabao nuclear power plant in Liaoning Province, China, has successfully conducted hot functional tests for Unit 3, a crucial step in the commissioning process. These tests simulate normal operational conditions, verifying the reliability of reactor systems before nuclear fuel loading. The completion of this phase indicates that Unit 3 is nearing readiness for startup activities. Additionally, Unit 2 achieved a significant milestone with the installation of its reactor pressure vessel, transitioning the project from civil construction to large-scale equipment installation. The Xudabao project combines domestically developed and Russian VVER-1200 reactor technologies, aiming to significantly contribute to China's electricity supply. Once all units are operational, the plant is projected to generate tens of billions of kilowatt-hours annually, supporting China's energy security and environmental objectives. The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) emphasized that these developments lay a solid foundation for future power generation and grid connection.
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The Xudabao nuclear plant's advancements will enhance local electricity supply and contribute to China's low-carbon energy goals.
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