Feasibility Study on Development of Small Nuclear Power Reactors in China

Small nuclear power reactors have many advantages like low site requirements,flexible applications,low nuclear safety risks,easy operation,short construction period and low one-time investment.From the perspective of social and economic development in China,this paper analyzes the market requirements of small nuclear power reactors in energy saving and emission reduction,ocean development,and overseas export,and then analyzes the feasibility in technology and economy by combining with the development situation of small nuclear power reactors in China.