Chapter 750 Build a nuclear power plant in the southern sea!
Dalie Mountain.
The grass is green, the trees are shady, and the birds are chirping. This place has become a good tourist attraction. However, Mingzhou Group has no plans to develop this place into a tourist attraction. It is usually very quiet here.
At this time, a group of people appeared on the road paved with stones. As they walked, they looked at the surrounding scenery and pointed.
“Yes, the mountains and rivers are beautiful. Working in this place will make you feel happy and prolong your life!”
“Such a good place, why didn’t Mr. Qin think of building it into a resort? The development of Shuangsha Island is really good, and it is called Xiaomadai by tourists.”
"Fortunately, it has not been developed into a tourist attraction. If it were, how could we continue to develop industry here? According to the plan, that is our nuclear reactor assembly workshop. What do you think?" Krasnopolski pointed to the front. Said a piece of flat land.
Today, these experts came here, of course, to examine whether Dalieshan is suitable as a nuclear reactor assembly site. If it is suitable, construction will begin soon. After all, the offshore floating nuclear power plant project has been approved and the nuclear reactor assembly will be carried out. The new When the construction of the 095 nuclear submarine starts, the final assembly of the nuclear reactor will also be carried out. If the final assembly cannot be done here, it will have to be moved to another place quickly.
The flat land is on a cliff, and the cliff can be used to build a dock. It is easy for ships to enter and exit, which makes it convenient to transport materials. The built nuclear reactor can also be shipped to the Mingzhou Shipyard opposite for final assembly. The area of the flat land is about A few dozen acres is more than enough to build a factory.
“Well, judging from the location and other conditions, there is no problem. The key is to take preventive measures. If there is an accident, will it be convenient for follow-up processing?” Wang Dazhong, who led the inspection team, asked.
We are all old acquaintances. After all, we have worked on nuclear reactors together before. Wang Dazhong is the leader of domestic nuclear reactors, and he and Krasnopolski, an old nuclear reactor expert, have sympathy for each other.
However, friendship is friendship, and now business matters still have to be dealt with.
"Of course it's easy to handle. It's close to the sea. Even in the worst case scenario, we can transport those things directly to the sea without posing a threat to the mainland. To be safe, we will assemble the nuclear reactor in the summer. , when nuclear fuel is installed in winter, even if there is a danger, strong winds will blow radioactive dust to the sea."
This is only the worst case scenario, which may not occur once in the entire life cycle of the nuclear reactor assembly plant. However, these situations must be taken into consideration. Once such a situation does occur, how to deal with it.
Wang Dazhong nodded, very satisfied with Krasnopolski’s answer.
"The times are developing and society is progressing. It is already difficult for the new generation of nuclear physicists to conduct research in the mountains. Moving the site to a big city will make many people afraid. You Mingzhou Group dares to be the first and open What a good start." One expert lamented.
At that time, the motherland had just been founded, and faced with nuclear deterrence, we began to work hard. With an order from our superiors, hundreds of thousands of people could move forward and remain anonymous.
But that era has passed.
Although some of the nuclear physics students currently being recruited are willing to go to the mountains to do research, will their families agree? Will his lover be willing? As a proud man of heaven, who wouldn’t want to develop in a better big city?
The research of nuclear physics also needs to go from the depths of the mountains to the cities, which will arouse the fear of many people. After all, many people are even afraid of the radiation from mobile phones, let alone nuclear radiation. Although safety measures are in place, But what if something goes wrong?
There is always someone to worry about.
Mingzhou Group has made a good start by building a nuclear reactor assembly plant here in Dalieshan. Moreover, no one will object yet. As long as it starts smoothly here, people will slowly accept it.
Safety measures must be done to ensure that everything is foolproof, otherwise if something happens, the first one to be injured will definitely be the Mingzhou Group itself. After all, the Mingzhou Shipyard is opposite, and they are not afraid. What do those who are farther away have to worry about? of?
In the past few years, the Dalieshan Nuclear Power Plant has been operating normally without any accidents, which has also given reassurance to the surrounding residents. Besides, more than half of the people in Mingzhou are related to the Mingzhou Group. How could they stand up and object after receiving benefits from the Mingzhou Group?
As long as the superior approves it.
"Of course." Krasnopolski said: "Our Mingzhou Group has always attached great importance to the working environment. Every member of the Mingzhou Group is very satisfied with their current life, including the employees of the nuclear power plant. , now, do you want to go and see the nuclear power plant?"
The inspection is multi-faceted, and of course it also includes a look at the operation of the nuclear power plant here.
"good."
The nuclear power plant is clean and tidy. Compared with other nuclear power plants, the biggest feature here is that it is small and exquisite. It does not even have the common large chimneys in nuclear power plants. After all, the nuclear reactors here are prepared for submarines and cannot be cooled by large chimneys.
The power package of a nuclear reactor is similar to that of a nuclear submarine, except that for greater safety, it is wrapped in a reinforced concrete shell with a control room next to it.
There are always people on duty here, but under normal circumstances, there is no need for people to do anything here, just monitoring.
A large group of people entered the control room of the nuclear power plant. They looked at the various data jumping on the big screen inside and were very moved. This is the most advanced and modern nuclear power plant control mechanism!
“This is the most advanced nuclear power plant in the world.” Wang Dazhong said with emotion.
In terms of nuclear power plant technology, China has been lagging behind for a long time. Therefore, in the early 1990s, it cooperated with France to introduce French nuclear power technology to build the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant.
However, in the past few years, domestic technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, and it is now among the best in the world!
Even France’s nuclear power plants do not have such an advanced control mechanism. A large number of sensors are monitoring various data, and accidents can be discovered at any time and responded to. Even in unattended mode, various emergency operations can be completed.
Hearing everyone’s emotions, Xu Zhengyang also felt a sense of pride in his heart.
Since it was in Mingzhou, Qin Tao did not need high-level security work. Therefore, in order to receive these people today, Xu Zhengyang personally led them to Dalieshan. Along the way, he did not say anything and behaved himself. The secretary has her own job, but she is proud in her heart.
“We have such advanced nuclear power technology, we should show it to foreigners and let them know how powerful our technology is!” At this moment, a person said.
As soon as these words came out, Xu Zhengyang immediately frowned.
“Yes, our technology is developing rapidly and has reached the world’s advanced level, no worse than France’s nuclear power technology! Let them take a look and know that they are the frog in the well.”
Of course, the outside world cannot come to see it. This is a place with the highest level of confidentiality. The nuclear power plant here is only a secondary power generation. The main thing is to build an experimental reactor for the 095 submarine!
This is military technology. Of course, it cannot be shown to those nuclear power experts, as it will cause technical leaks. However, it would be inappropriate to reject it directly here. For a moment, Xu Zhengyang was a little undecided.
It would be great if Mr. Qin were here, he would definitely be able to resolve it easily!
"This kind of nuclear power plant only has an advanced control system, and the principle it uses is an ordinary pressurized water reactor. There is nothing to see. The most advanced technology in our country should be a high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor. For foreigners to see, this is the most advanced technology. Nuclear reactor! Of course, our high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear power plants can also be set up here in the future."
Xu Zhengyang looked over and saw Krasnopolski speaking. Isn’t he too awesome? After coming to the East for several years, I have learned thoroughly the ways of doing things in the East!
Hearing what he said, Wang Dazhong smiled: "Yes, our high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor is already the fourth generation of technology and is at the advanced level in the world."
Wang Dazhong is also engaged in nuclear reactors. Over the years, he has been studying nuclear reactor technology. He has set a technical route for high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear power plants. After all, this kind of nuclear power plant has the best safety.
At present, a 10-MW experimental reactor is to be built. After sufficient experience is accumulated, a 200-MW commercial reactor will be built and put into operation.
There are particularities in where this commercial reactor is built. Faced with the invitation from Krasnopolski, Wang Dazhong still shook his head: "Forget it, you have no shortage of electricity in Mingzhou. You can still To export electricity, if we want to build a high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear power plant, it must be built in a place that lacks power supply. Of course, for safety, it must be built on the seaside.”
The safety of fourth-generation nuclear power plants is very high, and this is especially true for high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactors. Its biggest advantage is inherent safety.
Other nuclear reactors will have catastrophic consequences if they lose control. The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant of Lao Maozi and later the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant of the island country were all caused by loss of control after accidents.
Even so, safety factors must be considered. If an accident occurs, seawater can be used for cooling at any time.
“Everyone is here.” At this moment, a voice came from outside.
Everyone looked over and suddenly felt excited: "Mr. Qin, are you here?"
Qin Tao is here.
After seeing off the officials of all sizes from the navy, Qin Tao heard that nuclear physics experts had come here for inspection, and rushed over immediately. Since there was no one on the island, these experts must have come to the nuclear power plant. After he rushed over, sure enough, the originally empty control room was now full of people, and everyone was here to admire the advanced control equipment.
"Mr. Wang, what do you think of our place?" Qin Tao looked at the leader. He had met him before during meetings, and Qin Tao has this kind of photographic memory. As long as he sees people once, he will remember them. .
"Mr. Qin, your place is as beautiful as a natural park." Wang Dazhong said.
“Yes, although our Mingzhou Group is engaged in industry, our love for the environment has never changed.” Qin Tao said: “Wherever our company occupies, we will pay attention to the environment.”
Standing on the top of the tall Dali Mountains and looking around, you can find that the place with the most beautiful environment is definitely where the Mingzhou Group is located. It is as beautiful as a natural park, and the industry and environment are perfectly integrated.
“By the way, I heard everyone was just talking about high-temperature gas-cooled reactors?”
"Yes, Mr. Qin, this is the fourth-generation reactor we are currently studying, but the current progress is not fast." Wang Dazhong said: "We are currently planning to build a ten-megawatt experimental reactor, but this It requires a lot of funding.”
Now, although the country's economy has developed, the investment is also huge, and all walks of life need funds. Under this situation, although the report of the ten-megawatt experimental reactor has been approved long ago, it has never been completed. , it is estimated that it will take funding from next year, or even the next year.
Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, researching nuclear reactors requires a lot of money. If you have difficulties, these control systems can be donated by our Mingzhou Group when they are built."
Qin Tao has no intention of paying for it himself. After all, this is not a trivial project, and the cost will definitely be considerable. Although Mingzhou Group has money, it cannot blindly expand investment. These projects have nothing to do with the military industry, and he will not invest heavily.
"Thank you, Mr. Qin." Wang Dazhong was very excited: "Thank you for your support of our motherland's nuclear power industry!"
Although it is just to support a control system, it is still very good. After all, it is difficult to get funding for projects like theirs that only rely on state funding.
“I hope you can work hard and work hard to complete the experimental reactor and build a real nuclear power plant. If there is no investment, our Mingzhou Group is willing to lend a helping hand.”
The experimental reactor does not make money. The actual nuclear power plant will make money. If necessary, Mingzhou Group can also contribute capital. Anyway, it will be fine in the future according to the shares.
"Mr. Qin, what we are currently planning to build is a ten-megawatt experimental reactor. It was originally planned to be placed in our School of Nuclear Engineering at Tsinghua University. However, we got inspiration from your nuclear power plant. If our experimental reactor is built in How about providing electricity to you over at Shuangsha Island?"
Experimental reactors can also make money!
Now Qin Tao became serious.
There is a saying that goes well: There is no electromagnetic gun downstairs at Harbin Engineering University, but there is indeed a nuclear reactor downstairs at Tsinghua University!
This nuclear reactor is a ten-megawatt high-temperature gas-cooled reactor. Of course, considering safety, this high-temperature gas-cooled reactor is not on the main campus, but on the Changping branch campus where there are few people after all. Under several small white buildings is the world's most advanced nuclear reactor.
In addition to this, the Changping campus also has the world's first integrated shell low-temperature nuclear heating reactor, which is a 5-MW low-temperature heating test reactor. This reactor is used for heating in winter. In addition to these, Tsinghua University Underground in the Department of Engineering and Physics, there is also a miniature graphite pile. The power of this graphite pile is very small. The fuel rods are inserted and pulled out directly by hand, without any danger. It is mainly used for reactor physics experiment courses.
Now, the ten-megawatt high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor to be built is the largest nuclear reactor on their Tsinghua University campus. Since it is built, of course the heat inside must be utilized, that is, used to generate electricity. In addition to letting their universities use it themselves, it can even be supplied to external parties.
However, their school is located in a city, and the power supply is sufficient. It is also difficult to switch power, and it is also difficult to connect to the grid for power generation. After all, this is an experimental reactor, and the power supply may be unstable. Therefore, Wang Dazhong thought of a new way: install it on Shuangsha Island!
The island that needs the most power supply is definitely Shuangsha Island. With the rise of tourism there, the demand for power is also increasing. Until now, they can only rely on diesel generators and transport diesel from land, which consumes a lot of money. It's huge.
Qin Tao had the idea of a nuclear power plant a long time ago. However, one has to eat one bite at a time and work one at a time. In recent years, Krasnopolski has mainly been researching high-power nuclear reactors for aircraft carriers. , that kind of small nuclear power plant has not been officially developed yet, so we have to wait.
Now, there is a new opportunity: build a ten-megawatt high-temperature gas-cooled experimental reactor there!
After this experimental reactor is installed, the island will be able to completely say goodbye to the history of diesel power generation and directly use this nuclear power plant to supply electricity. It is very hot there all year round. It would be great if the air conditioner can be used whenever you want. Yes.
Furthermore, a ten-megawatt nuclear reactor generates a considerable amount of electricity, which can not only supply the entire island, but can even supply electricity to other islands and reefs through submarine cables!
However, there are many problems.
“That reactor is used for experiments. Your experts, professors and even students from Tsinghua University need to be stationed next to the reactor. Are they willing to come to our Shuangsha Island?” Qin Tao asked.
"Going to your Shuangsha Island is just a vacation. Why wouldn't they want to?" Wang Dazhong said, "We are even asking for it out of selfish motives. From now on, we will have an honest reason to live in Xiaomadai."
Qin Tao nodded: "As long as you go, we welcome you. I can let you live in my villa on Shuangsha Island."
Although Shuangsha Island was developed by Qin Tao, the tourism management there belongs to Shuangsha Island Fishery Resort. Qin Tao cannot directly ask them to provide free space to Tsinghua University. However, his own villa does not matter. Those that are empty are empty anyway. If it is converted into a dormitory, it will be no problem to accommodate dozens of people.
“Thank you, Mr. Qin.” Wang Dazhong said.
“You can live in our resort, but it is best to build the nuclear reactor on the side of our military barracks to avoid damage.” Qin Tao continued.
Qin Tao agrees with the safety of advanced high-temperature gas-cooled reactors, but he is also afraid of man-made damage! What if someone finds out and sneaks in to sabotage it? Therefore, it is relatively safe in the military zone.
In fact, almost all domestic nuclear power plants are managed in a semi-military manner. The Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant is similar to a military restricted area, which is to protect the safety of the nuclear power plant to the greatest extent and prevent damage.
Now, if a nuclear power plant is to be built on Shuangsha Island, this issue must also be taken into consideration.
“If you want to design it in a military restricted area, you have to coordinate with Mr. Qin.” Wang Dazhong said.
Qin Tao nodded: "This is no problem. The army over there also needs power supply. With a nuclear power plant, it can reduce a lot of fuel transportation tasks and save costs for the navy. They should welcome it. However, the geological conditions there are not It must be suitable for the construction of nuclear power plants. If not, we will have to consider building it on other islands, so after you have inspected the conditions here, you need to go to Shuangsha Island to inspect it."
Shuangsha Island was created by land reclamation. The geological conditions there are relatively poor and may not be able to meet the needs of a nuclear power plant. If it doesn't work, then you have to think of other ways.
“If the conditions of Shuangsha Island are not good, we can consider other nearby islands and reefs. If suitable, we can also fill in a new one.”
If the filling is to be carried out again, it will definitely require a lot of effort. Just like the stilt houses originally built for the Navy, we directly survey and map the shape below, then build a platform and flip it upside down on top to ensure that the platform is absolutely stable and the nuclear power plant can be built on it. It is the safest. Of course, the surrounding areas must be filled in to expand the area of the islands and reefs. However, the central islands and reefs must be solid.
“Rebuilding islands and reefs? That will cost a lot of money.” Wang Dazhong said.
"It doesn't matter, we can still get the money." Qin Tao said: "If we want to refill, we will definitely consider the terrain and choose the most suitable location. This will also promote the economic development of the entire southern sea area. "
Economic development is inseparable from the supply of electricity. If a ten-megawatt nuclear power plant is placed there and all the nearby islands and reefs can be connected to the power supply, then the economy of the entire island and reef will develop. Not only a double Shadao fishery tourism resort and other islands and reefs can also be developed. Tourism and fishery can be promoted together to thoroughly promote the economic development there.
This is very important.
From an overall perspective, these investments are worthwhile. Now that Mingzhou Group has grown, of course it must repay the motherland. Qin Tao is a patriotic businessman, unlike those who immigrate overseas after making money.
Without a country, there is no home.
(End of this chapter)