This is January 17 aerial photography 'Hualong One' demonstration project Fuqing Nuclear Power Unit 5 panoramic view.
On the same day, the 'Hualong No.1' demonstration project Fuqing NPP Unit 5 reactor pressure vessel was shipped from Dalian Port to Fuqing Nuclear Power Station to begin hoisting operations. It is estimated that the reactor will be installed before the end of this month.
The staff of Nuclear Group Fuqing Fuqing Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. introduced that the reactor pressure vessel is the only key equipment that can not be replaced in the nuclear power plant. Compared with the second generation improved unit, the 'Hualong No.1' demonstration project pressure vessel adopts the new 177 core structure design , The design life is extended from 40 years to 60 years, and the seismic resistance is increased from 0.2g to 0.3g, so the safety is improved.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Wei Pei full photo