Huadian Technology ›› 2021, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (4): 39-46.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-1951.2021.04.007

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Research on the role of small reactors in integrated energy systems

ZHOU Tao1,3(), ZHANG Hailong2,3(), LIU Wenbin1,3()   

  1. 1. School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096,China
    2. School of Nuclear Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206,China
    3. Institute of Nuclear Thermal-hydraulic Safety and Standardization, China
  • Received:2020-12-10 Revised:2021-03-30 Online:2021-04-25 Published:2021-04-25

Abstract:

Currently, there is lack of clean and efficient heat sources in northern cities of China.Small reactor can take the pivotal role in an nuclear-wind-photovoltaic integrated energy system for its stability and reliability. This system has small initial investment, low site-selection cost, wide distribution area, short construction period, flexible function selection, strong adaptability, passive safety and so on. Artificial Intelligence network and big data can be used to optimize the system planning. Taking active modeling, simulation and experimentation, and combining active safty with passive safty, the coupling and safety of the system can be ensured.The system comprehensively utilizes electricity, gas, heat, and cold energy ,and its performance can be evaluated from the technology, social and economic benefits of the integrated energy system.With continuous innovation of technologies,taking advantages of distributed energy, a more flexible and interconnected integrated energy system can be built to facilitate the carbon neutrality.

Key words: small reactor, integrated energy system, passive safety, distributed energy, carbon peak, carbon neutrality, clean heat supply, big data

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