Nuclear Exhibition Opens in Beijing

As the top industry event, the exhibition showcases the latest nuclear technology and products from around the world. China's own technology is the highlight of the exhibition.

The Exhibition has four pavilions, covering nearly 10 thousand square meters. Over 200 nuclear enterprises from 15 countries and regions are participating in the event, including France, America and Russia. The booming nuclear technology in China is in the spotlight.

Pan Jiahong, Secretary General, Chinese Nuclear Society, said, "There are a lot of technology highlights. A new technology invented by China National Nuclear Corporation increases the efficiency of fuel by 70 percent. It can extend the duration of uranium resources by a large margin. It's remarkable progress."

Another innovation from State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation can increase the current power capacity limit to 1400 megawatts, up 12 percent.

Yu Zusheng, expert, State Nuclear Power Technology Corp., said, "It has all the advantages of its predecessor, but with a larger power capacity. The cost of construction is even lower. It also has high security."

The exhibition has the theme of green nuclear energy and a low carbon future, aiming to reshape China's energy structure, and reduce emissions.

(Source: CCTV.com)

2013-07-17