Passive systems on the AP1000 use gravity, natural circulation and compressed gas – there are no pumps, fans, diesels, chillers, or other rotating machines in the safety sub-systems.
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Westinghouse is building four AP1000 nuclear plants in China. -
Engineering design and some procurements have already begun for the planned... -
Construction of the Chinese reactors is expected to start in 2009. -
The four plants will be built in pairs at Sanmen and Haiyang. -
Passive systems on the AP1000 use gravity, natural circulation and compressed... -
Westinghouse is expected to bring the first plant on line in 2013.
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