Recently, the world's first "Linglong-1" small modular reactor project ushered in an important milestone - the main pump was successfully hoisted in place, marking the project officially entered the critical stage of system installation.

As the core component of the reactor, the main pump is known as the "heart" of the nuclear power plant. The successful installation has undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for the commissioning of the follow-up unit. The performance and stability of the main pump will directly affect the operational efficiency and safety of the entire nuclear power plant.

The main pump of "Linglong No. 1" adopts a cutting-edge design concept, which can maintain long-term stable operation in the extreme environment of high temperature and high pressure. It will take on the heavy lifting of the coolant cycle, which will efficiently transfer the thermal energy generated by the core to the steam generator through continuous circulation, which will then be converted into electricity. Safety and reliability are paramount, ensuring a long life and stable operation during the design of the main pump.

As the world's first onshore commercial small reactor to pass the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) general safety review, Linglong-1 has won wide recognition from the international community. IAEA Director-General Grossi praised it as a model for the development of small reactor technology around the world. This honor not only highlights China's outstanding achievements in the field of small modular reactors, but also further enhances the influence of China's nuclear power technology on the international stage.

為了推動全球核能的發展，中國還在今年4月發佈了《小型模組堆通用使用者要求檔》。該文件涵蓋了1180余項技術指標和8000余條具體要求，填補了國際小堆技術標準的空白。這一舉措不僅展示了中國在核電技術領域的深厚積累，也為全球核能發展貢獻了中國智慧和中國方案。