Floating nuclear power plants

摘要

In recent years, the rate of building new nuclear power plants has slowed internationally except in some rapidly developing countries. In Western countries that have considerable experience with nuclear power, comple tion of new projects on time and on budget has become more difficult. Ship yard-fabricated plants may offer a new direction for meeting international needs and responding to requirements for better cost control and safety. In this article we offer an overview of the floating nuclear power plant concept, including expe rience with it to date and its key engineering and strategic features, along with related uncertainties and needed conditions for future projects to be successful.