GPEC Completes Stator Erection for Unit 1 of Taishan Nuclear Power Project

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources China (Beijing, China)--Guangdong Power Engineering Corporation (GPEC) (Guangzhou, Guangdong), a subsidiary of China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) (Beijing), completed the erection of the generator stator for the conventional island of Unit 1 at China General Nuclear Power Corporation's (CGNPC) (Shenzhen) Taishan Nuclear Power Project on October 23, 2013, according to an announcement from the CEEC on October 25.

As reported, the generator stator for Unit 1 comprises three sections--the middle section and both end covers. The middle section is sized at 11.88 meters by 6.33 meters by 4.47 meters, with a total lifting weight of 495.3 metric tons. Upon assembly, the contour size of the stator will be 13.11 meters by 7.44 meters by 4.92 meters, with a total weight of about 651.3 metric tons. The generator stator is located between shaft C-E and 7-9 on the operating floor, elevated at 10.9 meters.

As the single capacity of the unit is as high as 1,750 megawatts (MW), it possesses the largest volume and weight; the most comprehensive structure; and the largest single generator stator. During the erection process, the lifting scheme was discussed repeatedly to ensure an efficient completion of the generator stator.

The Taishan Nuclear Power Plant, located at Chixi Town of Taishan City, in South China's Guangdong province, was built and is operated by Taishan Nuclear Power Cooperative Company Limited (Taishan, Guangdong), a joint venture of the CGN (70%) and Electricite de France S.A. (EPA:EDF) (Paris) (30%). The power plant has a total planned capacity of six units to be built in three phases. Two nuclear power units based on the European Pressurized Reactor, each of 1,750 MW, are to built in Phase I.

Construction of the project started on December 21, 2009. According to the schedule, the first unit of the project will begin commercial operations in July 2014, and both units will begin operations in June 2015.

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