69novels Chapter 310 Nuclear Power Plant Plan
Chapter 310 Nuclear Power Plant Plan
Li Yang sat in the laboratory, holding those precious nuclear physics materials in his hands, and blueprints appeared before his eyes.
As a time traveler, he knows the development history of nuclear power plants very well.
On December 1942, 12, under the auspices of Italian physicist Fermi, the world's first nuclear reactor was born at the University of Chicago.
This experimental reactor, called "Chicago Pile 1", had a power of only 0.2 watts, but it opened the door to the peaceful use of nuclear energy by mankind.
Since then, nuclear power technology has entered a golden period of rapid development.
In 1954, the Russian Bear was connected to the grid for the first time in the world to generate electricity, with an installed capacity of 5 megawatts.
The United States followed closely and built the Xiping Port Nuclear Power Plant in 1957 with an installed capacity of 60 megawatts.
Countries such as Britain and France have also joined the nuclear power race.
In the 60s, the second-generation nuclear power technology represented by pressurized water reactors and boiling water reactors became increasingly mature.
In 1960, the Dresden Nuclear Power Plant was completed. It was the world's first large-scale commercial nuclear power plant with an installed capacity of 200 megawatts.
Since then, million-kilowatt nuclear power units have come out one after another.
The Indiana Point Nuclear Power Plant in the United States and the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant in the former Soviet Union have both set world records for units above 500 megawatts.
Looking at this glorious history, Li Yang's heart was filled with admiration and longing.
In this era when the use of nuclear energy has just started, although the New Yan country lags far behind the West in this field, he firmly believes that as long as he works hard and catches up, it won't be long before magnificent nuclear power plants will rise from the ground in the motherland!
Li Yang grabbed the pen and started sketching quickly on the drawing.
The first is site selection.
Li Yang set his sights on the coastal areas.
Not only is the geological structure there stable and earthquakes rare, but it is also close to the load center, so power consumption is guaranteed.
At the same time, building a station near the sea can make full use of seawater as a cooling medium, greatly reducing costs.
Next is the choice of heap type.
Taking into account factors such as safety, economy, and technological maturity, Li Yang decided to adopt the pressurized water reactor technology route.
This type of reactor was a great success in Europe and the United States at the time due to its inherent safety and reliable operation, and it can be completely replicated.
Furthermore, although key core technologies such as uranium enrichment and fuel assemblies are fraught with difficulties, they are not insurmountable.
As long as we concentrate human and material resources and experiment boldly, we will be able to fully master and achieve autonomy in a few years.
Thinking of this, a confident smile flashed across Li Yang's face.
In my mind, magnificent nuclear power plants stand tall, continuously supplying tremendous power to the motherland.
He envisioned that the first nuclear power plant could be built in the mountains, with an installed capacity of 30 kilowatts, using domestically produced pressurized water reactors and achieving a localization rate of percent.
This will not only meet the electricity demand in the northern region, but will also become a shining business card to show my country's nuclear power strength to the world.
Soon after, the second and third nuclear power plants will be built across the land of China.
They are either located near mountains or rivers, or close to the seaside, operating safely and efficiently, providing the country with a steady supply of clean and low-carbon electricity.
Gradually, in Li Yang's plan, a huge network of nuclear power plants came into being.
Pressurized water reactors, fast neutron breeder reactors, high temperature gas-cooled reactors... various reactor types are competing with each other for beauty.
With the large-scale development of nuclear power, new materials and new technologies will also rise.
Special steel for pressure vessels, nuclear-grade welding materials, radiation-resistant cables, nuclear-grade pumps and valves... thousands of supporting industries will spring up like mushrooms after a rain and flourish everywhere.
By then, a brand new "nuclear energy era" will begin on the land of the New Yan Kingdom.
Clean, low-carbon electricity will benefit hundreds of millions of people across the country just like air and sunlight.
He secretly clenched his fists, his eyes were as sharp as torches, and he silently swore in his heart: he must overcome all difficulties, reject all objections, and spare no effort to promote the development of the nuclear power industry.
Even if we have to go through untold hardships, we will make the nuclear power plant "made in Yan Country" a national business card and the pride of the nation!
Thinking of this, Li Yang could no longer suppress his inner excitement.
He jumped up and paced back and forth in the laboratory, with inspiration flashing in his mind.
Soon, a grand blueprint for nuclear power development gradually took shape before his eyes:
The first step is to master key core technologies such as uranium enrichment and fuel assembly as soon as possible. Only by possessing independent intellectual property rights can we truly be invincible.
The second step is to select the pressurized water reactor as the entry point and build the Qinshan Nuclear Power Station in advance. By introducing technology, digesting, absorbing and re-innovating, we can achieve the independence of nuclear power equipment.
The third step is to develop multiple reactor types simultaneously, focusing on the development of advanced reactor types such as pressurized water reactors, fast neutron breeder reactors, and high-temperature gas-cooled reactors. We will strive to build a number of large-scale nuclear power bases with a capacity of one million kilowatts.
The fourth step is to focus on the future and proactively plan disruptive technologies such as fusion reactors and comprehensive utilization of nuclear energy. Lead the global nuclear energy revolution and provide inexhaustible power for the sustainable development of mankind.
From uranium geology, to fuel cycle, to core physics... a vast ocean of knowledge unfolded before his eyes.
While Li Yang was studying day and night, the Golden Finger system was also running frantically, continuously providing him with the most cutting-edge nuclear energy technology.
[Congratulations to the host, the physical design of the pressurized water reactor has been mastered, and the power generation efficiency can be increased by 10%!]
[Congratulations to the host, the uranium enrichment centrifuge cascade separation process has been mastered, and the enrichment capacity can be increased by 20%!]
[Congratulations to the host, the PUREX process for spent fuel reprocessing has been mastered, and the plutonium-uranium recovery rate can be increased by 15%!]
A series of system prompts pushed Li Yang's nuclear energy knowledge system higher and higher and wider.
All those cutting-edge technologies were integrated and connected in his mind, confirming each other, gradually outlining a grand picture of a future nuclear power.
At the same time, Li Yang's professional level was rising unknowingly.
[It is detected that the host's nuclear energy expertise meets the upgrade conditions and is promoted to senior nuclear physics engineer!]
[Ding, senior nuclear physics engineer has been successfully upgraded! The efficiency of nuclear energy-related research has increased by 200%, effectively avoiding the wrong choice of technical route!]
When Li Yang saw these tips, he was happy at first, but then he fell into deep thought.
Although he has reached the pinnacle in theory with the help of the golden finger, he still has a long way to go before building a real nuclear power plant.
Uranium exploration, fuel element manufacturing, localization of nuclear power equipment... every link has condensed the hard work of countless predecessors and is related to the safe operation of nuclear power plants.
As a responsible scientific researcher, he must advance step by step and steadily. He must not rush for success, let alone take shortcuts.
Thinking of this, Li Yang nodded secretly, closed his eyes, and carefully outlined the design blueprint of this future nuclear power plant in his mind.
"First of all, the reactor uses the most mature pressurized water reactor technology, with an initial installed capacity of 30 kilowatts, with a reserve for million-kilowatt expansion. The core uses domestic UO2 ceramic fuel, and the cladding material uses independently developed zirconium alloy..."
"The second is the general layout of the nuclear island. Considering the needs of earthquake resistance and flood prevention, the nuclear island will be built on an artificial platform 50 meters high. The containment shell has a diameter of 40 meters and adopts a prestressed reinforced concrete double-layer structure..."
"Secondly, the steam generator uses a natural circulation U-shaped tube bundle, and multiple hand holes are set on the primary side of the upper head to enable in-service maintenance... The steam turbine adopts a domestically produced half-speed device and full-circle steam inlet design, and the thermal efficiency can reach more than 33%..."
One technical detail after another gradually unfolded in Li Yang's mind, interconnected and blending with each other.
In this way, Li Yang worked hard and perfected the design plan of the nuclear power plant all night long.
From the overall layout to the system diagram, and then to the equipment selection, dozens of drawings were spread out on the floor, densely filled with various parameters and dimensions.
With the help of the Gold Finger system, an extremely meticulous and comprehensive preliminary design plan for a nuclear power plant was produced in just one week!
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Li Yang walked quickly towards General Lin's office, holding a thick stack of design drawings in high spirits.
Along the way, countless images flashed through his mind: the towering nuclear island standing on the seashore, the steaming cooling tower rising from the ground, the silver-white steam turbines rotating at high speed, and the endless flow of electricity injected into thousands of households... For many years, the magnificent scene that China had never seen was now one step closer to reality!
"Reporting to General Lin, I am Li Yang. The design plan for the nuclear power plant has been preliminarily completed." Pushing open the office door, Li Yang saluted with a firm and confident look in his eyes.
General Lin was stunned when he heard this. He had never expected that this young man would be so proactive and produce results in just one week!
"Oh? Xiao Li, you are quite capable. Let me see it." General Lin waved his hand, signaling Li Yang to spread out the drawings.
Li Yang walked forward respectfully, spread out the design drawings on the general's desk, and then stood aside, waiting for judgment with a solemn expression.
At first, General Lin looked pleased, even with a slightly playful expression.
In his opinion, what could a young person design? It was nothing more than a wild fantasy.
However, when his eyes swept across the neat rows of frames, lines, and text, General Lin's expression froze instantly.
He stared blankly at the densely packed drawings, unable to speak for a long time.
Isn't this too professional?! It's incredible that an outsider could design a nuclear power plant so meticulously and thoroughly!
General Lin's eyes opened wide, as if he was looking at a rare genius.
With trembling hands, he flipped through the drawings page by page. Wherever he looked, he saw exquisite designs and meticulous calculations.
From site selection and general layout to nuclear island layout, system design, and selection of key equipment, it was so thoroughly considered!
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