On February 29, local time, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the world's largest "artificial sun", and the Sino-French consortium led by CNNC and China Nuclear Engineering officially signed a contract for the assembly of vacuum chamber modules. This important contract marks China's undertaking of the main engine installation task in the ITER project, and demonstrates China's leading position and technical strength in the field of international nuclear fusion energy.
The ITER project is an international collaboration aimed at commercializing thermonuclear fusion energy and is known as the "artificial sun". The project aims to achieve clean and efficient energy production by simulating nuclear fusion reactions inside the sun. As one of the important participants in the ITER project, China has been committed to promoting the progress of the project and technology research and development.
According to the contract, the Sino-French consortium will be responsible for the assembly of the vacuum chamber module of the ITER main engine. The vacuum chamber is one of the core components of the ITER unit, and its assembly is crucial to the progress of the entire project. As the lead unit, CNNC Engineering will give full play to its expertise and experience in the field of nuclear energy and work closely with its French partners to complete this difficult task.
The signing of this contract not only reflects China's technological strength in the field of international nuclear fusion energy, but also provides an important opportunity for the international development of China's nuclear energy industry. By participating in the ITER project, China will further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with international advanced nuclear energy technology, promote the innovation and development of nuclear energy technology, and make positive contributions to the sustainable development of human society.
In the future, China will continue to actively participate in the work of the ITER project and strive to contribute its wisdom and strength to the development of the international nuclear fusion energy industry. At the same time, China will further strengthen the research and development and application of domestic nuclear energy technology, promote the sustainable development of the nuclear energy industry, and make greater contributions to the realization of a clean and efficient energy future.
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