Haiyang 1 is a 1,250MW nuclear reactor which is located within the premises of Haiyang Nuclear Power Project. It is located in Shandong, China. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the nuclear reactor is currently generating power and is in active status. The construction on the reactor commenced in Sep, 2009. The first power from the reactor was achieved in Aug, 2018. Subsequent to trial runs the reactor finally entered into commercial operation in Oct, 2018. Buy the profile here.
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Description
Haiyang 1 is a Generation III+ nuclear reactor developed by State Nuclear Power Technology and Westinghouse Electric, are the main contractors for the project.
The 1,250MW reactor is operated by Shandong Nuclear Power. State Power Investment, Shandong International Trust and Investment, Yantai Blue Sky Investment Holdings, China National Nuclear Power, CHN ENERGY Investment Group and Huaneng Nuclear Power Development are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 65%, 10%, 10%, 5%, 5% and 5% respectively.
The PWR reactor generates 9,133.85GWh/annum of electricity. It features 157 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released.
Development status
The reactor construction commenced in Sep, 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in Oct, 2018.
Contractors involved
The steam turbines for the reactor have been supplied by Harbin Electric and Mitsubishi Power. The reactor system was supplied by Westinghouse Electric. The reactor vessel has been supplied by Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction. The material used for the construction of the vessel is Carbon Steel. The civil works were carried out by China Nuclear Industry 24 Construction.
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About State Nuclear Power Technology
State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation Ltd (SNPTC), a subsidiary of State Power Investment Corp, is a nuclear energy company that develops, constructs and operates nuclear power plants. The company operates through its businesses including nuclear power, thermal power, power grid and renewable energy. Its nuclear power business offers nuclear power plant EPC services, research and design, and investment and operation services. SNPTC’s thermal power business provides project management, survey and design, planning, consulting and technology services. The company’s renewable energy business offers biomass power generation, gas turbine design technology, onshore wind power, and solar power design technology services. It also provides consultation and EPC contracting services for thermal power plants, ultra-high voltage power grids, and solar and biomass power plants in China. SNPTC is headquartered in Beijing, China.
About Westinghouse Electric
Westinghouse Electric Co LLC (Westinghouse) a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, is a nuclear energy company. It offers nuclear plant products, technologies, nuclear fuel, plant design and related services to utilities across the world. The company carries out development, licensing, detailed engineering, project management, component manufacturing and offers startup support for new nuclear plants. It provides a comprehensive range of nuclear fuel and operating plant products and services; and decontamination and decommissioning, and waste management services. It operates through regional offices in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Westinghouse is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, the US.
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