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Hot testing of Chinese SMR under way

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Briefings

Reports indicate active hot testing of a Chinese Small Modular Reactor (SMR) at the ACP100 demonstration project on Hainan Island. This phase simulates operational temperatures and pressures to validate system integrity before commercial deployment. The project is currently under construction, and while specific reactor models or exact temperature thresholds are not detailed, the testing represents a critical milestone for China's SMR program.

Key points

• Active hot testing is underway at the ACP100 SMR demonstration project on Hainan Island, China.
• The tests simulate normal operational temperatures and pressures to ensure reactor system safety.

Context

China is advancing its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) program through the ACP100 demonstration project located on Hainan Island. This phase of testing is essential for validating reactor systems prior to commercial operation.

Limitations

Specific details such as the exact reactor model, precise temperature ranges, or the duration of the testing phase are not provided in the source evidence.

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