Hot tests begin at ACP100 small modular reactor project in China
Normal operating conditions are being simulated at the reactor, also known as Linglong One, being built at the Changjiang site in Hainan.
Hot functional testing has begun at the ACP100 small modular reactor demonstration project being built at the Changjiang site in China's Hainan province.
Purpose of Hot Functional Tests
Tests are being carried out that simulate the temperatures and pressures to which reactor systems will be exposed during normal operation.
Cooling and Safety Systems Control
Hot functional tests involve increasing the temperature of the reactor coolant system and conducting comprehensive tests to ensure that the circuits operate properly.
Steps Prior to Nuclear Fuel Loading
Carried out prior to the loading of nuclear fuel, these tests simulate the plant's thermal operating conditions to verify design requirements.
Fuel Loading Target Within the Year
A report published by the official China News Service states that the ACP100 reactor, also referred to as Linglong One, aims to be loaded with fuel within the year.