First two generation 3+ nuclear reactors will be operation in China by the end of this year

First two generation 3+ nuclear reactors will be operation in China by the end of this year

 

 

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2016/10/first-two-generation-3-nuclear-reactors.html

The four reactor coolant pumps at unit 1 of the Haiyang nuclear power plant in China's Shandong province have been operated simultaneously at full speed for the first time. The AP1000 is set to begin operating by the end of the year.

The plant is a pressurized water reactor with improved use of passive nuclear safety. It is a generation 3.5 reactor

Because of its simplified design compared to a Westinghouse generation II PWR, the AP1000 has:

50% fewer safety-related valves
35% fewer pumps
80% less safety-related piping
85% less control cable
45% less seismic building volume

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2016/10/first-two-generation-3-nuclear-reactors.html