ACP1000
ACP1000 is a type of pressurized water reactor (PWR) developed by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). It is a third-generation nuclear power technology with independent intellectual property rights. The ACP1000 design is based on the Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant Phase II project, which has been operating safely and efficiently for many years.
Design and Features[edit | edit source]
The ACP1000 has a design life of 60 years and a 90% capacity factor. It uses a 177-fuel assembly core and has a thermal power rating of 3100 MWt. The reactor's electrical output is 1100 MWe. The ACP1000 also features a double containment structure designed to withstand the impact of a commercial aircraft crash.
The ACP1000 design incorporates passive safety features, including passive residual heat removal, passive containment cooling, and a core catcher to contain molten fuel in the event of a severe accident. These features are designed to ensure the reactor can be safely shut down without the need for operator intervention or external power sources.
Development and Deployment[edit | edit source]
The development of the ACP1000 began in 2010, with the design being finalized in 2014. The first ACP1000 unit, Fuqing 5, began construction in May 2015 and was connected to the grid in November 2020.
The ACP1000 is also being marketed for export. In 2014, CNNC signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission for the construction of two ACP1000 units at the Karachi Nuclear Power Complex.
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