我国首个配置冷却塔“华龙一号”核电机组建设工作全面启动

Core Insights - The Shandong Zhaoyuan Nuclear Power Project's Unit 1, featuring China's first cooling tower configuration for the "Hualong One" reactor, has successfully completed the first concrete pouring for the nuclear island, marking the full commencement of the project's first phase [1] - The project aims to support Shandong's green and low-carbon energy transition and high-quality economic development, with an expected annual power generation of 50 billion kWh, sufficient to meet the electricity needs of approximately 5 million people [1] - The project is designed to significantly reduce coal consumption by about 15.27 million tons and cut carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 46.2 million tons annually, equivalent to reforesting over 110,000 hectares [1] Project Features - The project incorporates a high-level natural ventilation cooling tower, measuring 203 meters tall with a water collection area of 16,800 square meters, which utilizes secondary cooling technology for the first time in the "Hualong One" reactor [2] - This cooling tower design shifts the primary cooling source from seawater to atmospheric air, enhancing water recycling and significantly reducing energy consumption and water loss [2] - The innovative cooling system includes a nuclear-grade mechanical ventilation cooling tower, ensuring a cooling capacity for the reactor for at least 30 days without external water supply, thus enhancing safety [3] Construction Innovations - The construction of the cooling tower employs advanced techniques such as electric climbing molds and mechanized construction methods to improve efficiency while ensuring safety [3][4] - The project utilizes a range of 36 advanced construction technologies, including modular construction and automated welding, to enhance construction quality and efficiency [4] - Automation in construction is emphasized, with the introduction of integrated intelligent template processing systems and automated production lines, marking a shift towards smart construction in the nuclear power sector [4] Comprehensive Utilization of Nuclear Energy - The project is also focused on the comprehensive utilization of nuclear energy, contributing to clean heating initiatives in Shandong's Jiaodong Peninsula [5] - Each unit can provide up to 1,000 tons of steam per hour, covering a heating area of over 15 million square meters, benefiting Zhaoyuan and surrounding areas [5] - Future plans include expanding applications for industrial steam, hydrogen production, and seawater desalination, further promoting regional green and low-carbon development [5]