Fuqing No 6’s first Steel lining module hoisted into position
A HPR1000 demonstration project, Fuqing No 6, had its first steel lining module hoisted into position on May 25, laying a good foundation for island construction and installation of the nuclear reactor.
The module is 7.5 meters high and weighs 180 tons. Throughout the project all parties have cooperated on planning, conducting expert reviews, technical disclosure, simulation and testing.
Work on the project is proceeding smoothly.
- China Institute of Atomic Energy
- Nuclear Power Institute of China
- Southwestern Institute of Physics
- China Nuclear Power Operation Technology Corporation, Ltd.
- China Nuclear Power Engineering Co., Ltd.
- China Institute for Radiation Protection
- Beijing Research Institute of Uranium Geology (BRIUG)
- China Institute of Nuclear Industry Strategy (CINIS)
- China Nuclear Mining Science and Technology Corporation