we discuss the world’s recent development of nuclear power
which does not seem to achieve what has been anticipated by the groups of experts.In this regard
there is before us a heavy responsibility and a long way to go.Nuclear power is very important for China’s environmental protection and economic development.Suggestions are made for longer-term demand for the electricity and long-term nuclear power plan in China.According to the nuclear power strategy adopted by developed nations
we believe that China’s nuclear power strategy and nuclear techniques shall be based on advanced PWR
such as AP1000
CAP1000
CAP1400 and CAP1700
which will be the main NPP types in a long time in China
and the latter two shall be highly competitive in the world.For generation IV reactors
the SCWR (Supercritical Water Reactor) is more suitable than others
in terms of the industrial development in PWRs and fossil fuel super critical generator systems in China.In addition
investment should be increased in fast reactors to achieve the fuel closed-cycle
and attentions should be paid to the TWR (Traveling-wave Reactor)
and small and medium-sized reactor as well.Finally
conclusions are given for large scale development of nuclear power in China.