China has completed research and development on third-generation nuclear power technology called CAP1400 (Guohe One), the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) announced on Sept. 28, reported CGTN yesterday. Based on the third-generation nuclear technology AP1000, CAP1400 is China’s second independent third-generation nuclear power technology, along with Hualong One. It features a high safety coefficient, sound economic performance and multiple innovations.
China started the project in 2008. After a dozen years’ efforts by over 26,000 technology engineers, CAP1400 has made great technological innovations, promoting the overall upgrading of the country’s nuclear power industry and technology.
Altogether 90% of CAP1400’s equipment is domestically made, with all its key parts and materials including the main pump being domestically designed and produced, said Zheng Mingguang, chief designer of CAP1400 nuclear reactors.
