Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Basics of Nuclear Power
1. Understanding Nuclear Power
1.1 Overview
1.2 Background of Nuclear Power
1.3 Nuclear Power Today
1.3.1 Emergence of Strong Nuclear Policies
1.3.2 Generating Electricity with Nuclear Power
1.4 Components of a Nuclear Reactor
1.4.1 Nuclear Fuel
1.4.2 Neutron Moderator
1.4.3 Coolant
1.4.4 Control Rods
1.4.5 Pressure Vessel
1.4.6 Emergency Core Cooling Systems
1.4.7 Reactor Protective System
1.4.8 Steam Generators (not there in BWRs)
1.4.9 Containment Building
1.4.10 Boiler Feed Water Pump
1.4.11 Turbine
1.4.12 Electrical Generator
1.4.13 Condenser
1.5 Fuel for a Nuclear Power Reactor
1.6 Power Rating of a Nuclear Reactor
1.7 Nuclear Reactors Lifetime
1.8 Primary Coolants for Nuclear Reactors
1.9 Radioactive Waste Management
2. Nuclear Reactor Types
2.1 Fission Reactor
2.1.1 Pressurized Water Reactors
2.1.1.1 PWR Reactor Design
2.1.1.2 Advantages of PWR Reactors
2.1.1.3 Disadvantages of PWR Reactors
2.1.2 Boiling Water Reactors
2.1.2.1 Advantages of BWR
2.1.2.2 Disadvantages of BWR
2.1.3 Advanced Boiling Water Reactor
2.1.4 Advanced Liquid Metal Reactor (ALMR)
2.1.5 Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor
2.1.5.1 Operation
2.1.5.2 Purpose of Using Heavy Water
2.1.6 Reaktor Bolshoy Moshchnosti Kanalniy (RBMK)
2.1.6.1 Design
2.1.6.2 High Positive Void Coefficient
2.1.6.3 Containment
2.1.6.4 Improvements since the Chernobyl Accident
2.1.6.5 Closures
2.1.7 Gas Cooled Reactor & Advanced Gas Cooled Reactor
2.1.8 Super Critical Water Cooled Reactor
2.1.8.1 Design
2.1.9 Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor
2.2 Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
2.2.1 Design
2.2.2 Fuels
2.2.3 Use
2.2.4 Life Span
2.2.5 Efficiency
2.2.6 Safety
2.2.6.1 Radioactive Contamination
2.2.6.2 Nuclear Fission
3. Advanced Nuclear Technologies
3.1 Advanced Liquid-Metal Reactor
3.1.1 Background
3.1.2 Safety
3.1.3 Efficiency and Fuel Cycle
3.1.4 Advantages
3.1.5 Disadvantages
3.2 Pebble Bed Modular Reactor
3.2.1 Pebble Bed Design
3.2.2 Stationary Designs
3.2.3 Safety Features
3.2.4 Containment
3.2.5 Production of Fuel
3.2.6 Drawbacks of the Reactor Design
3.3 SSTAR
3.4 Thorium-based Reactors
3.5 Modular High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor (MHTGR)
4. Nuclear Fuel Cycle
4.1 Overview
4.2 Uranium Resources
4.3 Mining and Milling
4.4 Nuclear Reprocessing
4.5 Other Methods for Future Use
4.5.1 Aqueous Methods
4.6 Boosting Fuel’s Potency
4.7 Fabrication
5. Global Nuclear Power Industry
5.1 Industry Overview
5.2 Uranium Market
5.3 Market Characteristics
5.4 Price Trends
5.5 Industry Trends
5.6 Economic Trends
5.7 Nuclear Hedging
5.8 Challenges Facing Nuclear Power
5.8.1 Air Pollution
5.8.2 Water Pollution
5.8.3 Financial Barriers
5.8.4 Safety of Nuclear Power
5.8.5 Nuclear Proliferation
5.8.6 Regulatory Issues
5.8.7 Other Challenges
5.8.7.1 The Price-Anderson Act
5.8.7.2 Resolution of the US’ Spent Nuclear Fuel Issues
5.8.7.3 Public Acceptance and Benefits of Nuclear Generation
5.8.7.4 Non-Proliferation Implications of New Nuclear Generation
5.8.8 Impact of Obama’s Nuclear Policy
5.8.8.1 NPR and Nuclear Proliferation
5.8.8.2 Limiting Nuclear Weapons in the U.S.
5.8.8.3 Lower Nuclear Force Levels and Maintenance of Defense Stability
5.8.8.4 Reducing Non-strategic Nuclear Weapons
5.8.8.5 Ensuring Nuclear Safety
5.9 Outlook for Nuclear Power
Chapter 2: Nuclear Power in China
1. China’s Growing Demand for Energy
2. Why China Needs Nuclear Power?
2.1 Overview
2.2 Role of Energy Demand
2.3 Challenges Facing the Industry
2.3.1 No Nuclear Professionals
2.3.2 Lack of Public Acceptance
2.3.3 Supply Chain Issues
2.3.4 Maintaining Quality & Safety
2.3.5 Regulatory Barriers
3. Growth of the Nuclear Industry in China
4. Nuclear Fuel Cycle in China
4.1 Overview
4.2 Uranium Resources & Uranium Mining in China
4.3 Uranium Enrichment
4.4 Fuel Fabrication Plants
4.5 Fuel Recycling and Reprocessing
4.6 Radioactive Waste Management
5. Regulatory Framework
5.1 China’s Commercial and Government Nuclear Program
5.2 Safety Authority
5.3 Licensing Process
5.4 Site Permit
5.5 Construction Permit
5.6 Commissioning Permit
5.7 Operating License
5.8Decommissioning Permit
5.9 Major National Laws and Regulations in Nuclear Power
6. Reactor Technology
6.1 Areva EPR Reactors
6.2 BWR Reactors
6.3 Candu Reactors
6.4 CAP1400 Reactors
6.5 CNP-1000 Reactors
6.6 CPR-1000 Reactors
6.7 Fast Neutron Reactors
6.8 HTR Reactors
6.9 VVER Reactors
6.10 Westinghouse AP1000 Reactors
6.11 Generation III Reactor Technology
6.11.1 AP1000 Contracts
6.11.2 Taishan 1&2
7. Policies on Fuel Cycle and Research Programs
7.1 Fuel Cycle Policies
7.2 Research Programs
7.2.1 China Institute of Atomic Energy
7.2.2 HTR-10
7.2.3 Shidaowan HTR-PM
7.2.4 Fast Neutron Reactors
7.2.5 Cobalt-60 Production
8. Nuclear Power Plants in China
8.1 Operating Nuclear Power Plants
8.1.1 Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant
8.1.2 Ling Ao Nuclear Power Plant
8.1.3 Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant
8.1.4 Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant
8.2 Under Construction/Planned Nuclear Power Plants
8.2.1 Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.2 Dafan Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.3 Fangchenggang (Hongsha) Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.4 Fangjiashan Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.5 Fuqing Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.6 Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.7 Hengyang Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.8 Hongshiding (Rushan) Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.9 Hongyanhe Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.10 Jingyu Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.11 Jiyang Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.12 Lingao Phase II Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.13 Lianyungang Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.14 Ningde Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.15 Pengze Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.16 Qinshan Phase II-3&4 Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.17 Sanba Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.18 Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.19 Sanming Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.20 Shidaowan HTR-PM Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.21 Shidaowan (PWRs) Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.22 Taishan Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.23 Taohuajiang Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.24 Tianwan Phases II & III Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.25 Wuhu Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.26 Xiaomoshan Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.27 Xiangtan Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.28 Yangjiang Nuclear Power Plant
8.2.29 Zhexi /Longyou Nuclear Power Plant
9. Major Industry Players
9.1 Areva DongFang
9.2 Beijing Institute of Nuclear Engineering
9.3 CGNPC Uranium Resource Co
9.4 China (Nuclear International) Uranium Corporation
9.5 China Atomic Energy Authority
9.6 China Baotau Nuclear Fuel
9.7 China First Heavy Industries
9.8 China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group
9.9 China Huaneng Group
9.10 China Institute for Radiation Protection
9.11 China Institute of Atomic Energy
9.12 China Jianzhong Nuclear Fuel
9.13 China National Nuclear Corporation
9.14 China North Nuclear Fuel
9.15 China Nuclear Energy Association
9.16 China Nuclear Energy Industry Corporation
9.17 China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Group
9.18 China Nuclear Power Engineering Group; China Nuclear Power Design
9.19 China Power Engineering Consulting Group Corporation
9.20 China Power Investment Corporation
9.21 China Resources Power Holdings
9.22 China Uranium Development
9.23 Chinergy
9.24 Chinese Nuclear Society
9.25 CNNC Overseas Uranium Holding
9.26 Datang International Power Generation Company
9.27 Dongfang (Guangzhou) Heavy Machinery
9.28 Dongfang Boiler Group
9.29 Dongfang Electric Corporation
9.30 East China Electric Power Designing Institute
9.31 Harbin Power Equipment
9.32 Huadian International Power Corporation Ltd
9.33 Huaneng International Power Development Corporation
9.34 Ministry of Environmental Protection
9.35 Ministry of Science & Technology
9.36 National Development and Reform Commission
9.37 National Energy Commission, National Energy Administration
9.38 National Nuclear Safety Administration
9.39 Nuclear Power Institute of China
9.40 Shandong Electric Power Construction
9.41 Shandong Nuclear Power Equipment Manufacturing
9.42 Shanghai Electric Heavy Industries Group
9.43 Shanghai Nuclear Energy Research & Design Institute
9.44 Shenzhen Shandong Nuclear Power Construction
9.45 Sinosteel
9.46 SNERDI Engineering Consulting and Supervision Management
9.47 State Development and Investment Corporation
9.48 State Nuclear Electric Power Planning Design & Research Institute
9.49 State Nuclear Power Engineering Corporation
9.50 State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation
9.51 State-owned Assets Supervision & Administration Commission
10. Major Global Players
10.1 Ameren Corporation
10.1.1 Company Overview
10.1.2 Business Segments
10.1.3 SWOT Analysis
10.2 Areva SA
10.2.1 Company Overview
10.2.2 Business Segments
10.2.3 SWOT Analysis
10.3 Chugoku Electric Power Company
10.3.1 Company Overview
10.3.2 Business Segments
10.3.3 SWOT Analysis
10.4 Electricite de France
10.4.1 Company Overview
10.4.2 Business Segments
10.4.3 SWOT Analysis
10.5 Eskom
10.5.1 Company Overview
10.5.2 Business Segments
10.5.3 SWOT Analysis
10.6 Siemens AG
10.6.1 Company Overview
10.6.2 Business Segments
10.6.3 SWOT Analysis
10.7 Toshiba Corporation
10.7.1 Company Overview
10.7.2 Business Segments
10.7.3 SWOT Analysis
10.8 Vattenfall AB
10.8.1 Company Overview
10.8.2 Business Segments
10.8.3 SWOT Analysis
10.9 Xcel Energy, Inc.
10.9.1 Company Overview
10.9.2 Business Segments
10.9.3 SWOT Analysis
11. Nuclear Non-Proliferation and China
12. Nuclear Power in China: Industry Outlook
Chapter 3: Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident
1. 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Plant Accident
1.1 Overview
1.2 Earthquakes in Japan and the Nuclear Site
1.3 History of Fukushima Daiichi Reactors
1.4 Summary of the Incident at Fukushima Daiichi Reactors 1-3 & 4
1.5 Incident at the Fukushima Daiichi Reactors 5 & 6
1.6 Earthquake and Impact on Fukushima Daini Plant
1.7 Impact of the Nuclear Accident on the Global Economy
1.8 Radioactivity Leakage
1.8.1 Overview
1.8.2 Contamination of Infrastructure
1.8.3 Air Contamination
1.8.4 Water Contamination
1.8.5 Radiation Exposure and Impacts
1.8.6 International Radiation
1.9 Assessment on an International Level & Rating of the Accident
1.10 International Community Response
1.10.1 European Union
1.10.2 Argentina
1.10.3 Armenia
1.10.4 Belarus
1.10.5 Brazil
1.10.6 Bulgaria
1.10.7 Canada
1.10.8 China
1.10.9 Czech Republic
1.10.10 Finland
1.10.11 France
1.10.12 Germany
1.10.13 Hungary
1.10.14 India
1.10.15 Italy
1.10.16 Japan
1.10.17 Lithuania
1.10.18 Mexico
1.10.19 Netherlands
1.10.20 Romania
1.10.21 Russia
1.10.22 Slovakia
1.10.23 Slovenia
1.10.24 South Africa
1.10.25 South Korea
1.10.26 Sweden
1.10.27 Switzerland
1.10.28 Taiwan
1.10.29 Ukraine
1.10.30 United Kingdom
1.10.31 United States of America
1.10.32 Venezuela
Chapter 4: Glossary
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