Operating characteristics and peak regulation capability of AP1000 nuclear power unit

Abstract

In recent years, with the operation of large capacity nuclear power units, it has brought great challenges to the peak regulation on the grid side. From the design concept and practical operation point of view, this paper studies the operation characteristics of the AP1000 nuclear power unit, analyzes its peak shaving capacity, puts forward three peak shaving modes, analyzes the impact of nuclear heating on peak shaving, and gives suggestions for peak load regulation.