【....... Today, our project has entered a critical phase, and it is planned that we will complete the construction and start-up of the first nuclear waste test power plant by June in the first half of next year. 】

[But correspondingly, we also need more scientific research funds and related resources to accelerate this pace.] 】

[According to the plan, in the next arrangement, the "Nuclear Energy β Radiant Energy Aggregation and Conversion Mechanism Project" will be launched.......]

.......

In the study, the bright light illuminates a figure who is struggling to write.

At night, Xu Chuan, who was crawling at the table, finally made the last stroke.

Looking at the letter on the table, he breathed a long sigh of relief.

This letter contains not only a report on the results of the institute during this period, but also some prospects for the future and expectations for controlled nuclear fusion technology.

Some of the technologies in the nuclear β radiant energy aggregation and conversion mechanism project are not limited to the treatment of nuclear waste.

Whether it is the theory of the atomic cycle, or the gap lattice inspired by the red bead butterfly to absorb radiation particles, it is quite versatile.

He did not describe these techniques and theories in detail, but simply mentioned them in a letterhead.

I believe that even if he doesn't say it, he can find out the above.

Perhaps in terms of innovation, his home country is still lacking, but when it comes to expansion, there is probably no country that can compare.

Of course, it is more important to apply for the next stage of research funding.

Money is not a panacea at any time to do scientific research, but it is impossible to do without money.

After checking the letter he had written, and after confirming that there was no problem, Xu Chuan called Zheng Hai and handed him the sealed letter.

Zheng Hai is nominally his driver, but is also responsible for acting as a bridge between him and above.

After all, everyone is a busy person, and it is impossible to run around in person every time there is something.

.......

Beijing, north of Chang'an Street.

In an antique building, a simple letter was handed to an old man.

After hearing who had sent the letter, the old man's calm eyes moved, and he opened the envelope and took out the letter from inside.

Ordinary stationery is not very thick, and even if it is mixed with some manuals, design drawings and other things, it is only seven or eight pages.

The old man looked down and flipped through the manuscript in his hand, his eyes became brighter and brighter, but in this brightness, there was some confusion from time to time.

As far as he is concerned, even if the owner of the letter has already described those scientific principles in quite popular terms, there are still many terms that he does not understand.

But it didn't matter, and from this letter, he saw a big future.

That's all that matters.

After pondering for a moment, the old man called over to a guard, and after saying a few words, closed his eyes again and began to ponder.

In addition to the broad future, there are other things in the letter, and he also needs to consult with a professional.

Maybe it's the first time a letter has been sent here? Professor Xu piled up a lot of technical terms in the letter.

Although there are more detailed explanations later, it is still a bit too difficult for him to fully understand for a non-professional.

.......

It didn't take long to wait, Qin Anguo from the Ministry of Science and Technology Information and Academician Peng Hongxi from Shuimu University followed the guards to this room.

No one is perfect, and even he needs to listen to other people's opinions.

"I've got a letter here, so take a look at it."

Seeing the two coming, the old man nodded and motioned to the staff around him to hand over the copied letter to Qin Anguo and Peng Hongxi.

With some puzzled looks, the two took the letter and flipped through it.

Seeing the title of the letter, Peng Hongxi brought a smile on the corner of his mouth.

Although he didn't know what it was before he came, he probably guessed it when he got the letter.

Unlike the old man, he quickly skimmed over the clichés that didn't mean much to him, and his eyes fell on the words of the technical analysis and explanatory design in the cover letter.

As a worker in the field of nuclear energy, he clearly understands the value of the nuclear energy β radiant energy aggregation and conversion mechanism project.

But he is not entirely clear about some of the technical details and theories of this project.

After all, he is only a consultant, and there is probably only one person who controls all the details.

Even Han Jin, the director, may not be clear about all the details and techniques.

So he was quite interested in the technical principles in this letter, and although it was only a few simple words, he could still see the subtlety behind these technologies, as well as some uses that he had not thought of before.

On the other side, Qin Anguo of the Ministry of Science and Technology also flipped through the letters in his hand.

Although he used to be a scientific researcher, now in a management position, he naturally thinks differently and from different perspectives.

Unlike Peng, he is more concerned about the benefits of investing in the project and the 'controlled fusion program' mentioned in the letter.

【..... With all due respect, although the nuclear β radiation energy aggregation and conversion mechanism project can properly dispose of nuclear waste, and nuclear fission power generation is also a clean energy source, we still have to find a new, non-polluting, and cheaper energy source. 】

[The reason must not be repeated by me, such as the cost of each kilowatt-hour of electricity it produces is more than double that of thermal power, such as .......]

[Controlled nuclear fusion technology, whether compared with traditional thermal power generation, or nuclear fission power generation, has great advantages.] 】

[Under the mature conditions of atomic cycle technology and radiant energy conversion technology, we have enough qualifications to improve it, and in this regard, I believe that after the integration of technology, we have stood at the forefront of the world......]

【......】

Looking at the letter, Qin Anguo fell into thought.

Needless to say, the former has now developed to this point, and the construction of nuclear waste power plants is a must.

Even if the second batch of scientific research funds of more than 30 billion yuan proposed in this letter will not hesitate to be allocated, and it must be at the fastest speed.

But there is also the letter's vision of the future of controlled nuclear fusion, which is also worth considering.

Although from the current point of view, after the nuclear waste can be properly disposed of, nuclear fission power generation is already a real clean energy, and it can be promoted to the greatest extent.

But as the letter says, nuclear fission power generation has its drawbacks.

First of all, the upfront investment in nuclear power plants is huge.

Because nuclear-grade equipment has higher requirements for design, materials, and manufacturing processes than conventional equipment, the construction period of nuclear power plants is relatively long, and it usually takes 5-7 years from preliminary planning to operation.

During this period, the vast majority of capital expenditure comes from bank loans, which generate very high interest rates, and even more so in the event of project delays.

For example, the construction of Unit 3 of the Orkilotto nuclear power plant in Finland began in 2004, and has been delayed by nearly 15 years compared with the original plan, and the investment is almost three times the budget, which has reached 8.5 billion euros.

Secondly, for safety reasons, a large number of redundant equipment is installed in nuclear power plants, which virtually raises the cost of equipment manufacturing and unit construction.

For example, the third-generation unit 'Hualong No. 1', which is currently under construction in China, has more safety considerations than the second-generation unit, and its construction cost has also increased significantly.

The estimated construction cost of Hualong No. 1 is between 16,000~20,000 yuan/kW, and the estimated unit cost of EPR is as high as 6,000 US dollars/kW or more.

In addition to the high cost of construction, factors such as rising international uranium prices and the aging and decommissioning of nuclear power plants are also likely to further increase the cost of nuclear power in the future.

The most direct impact of high costs on the competitiveness of nuclear power in the electricity market is that high costs are not conducive to nuclear power exports.

These are all things that can be encountered.

More importantly, China is a real energy consumer.

Judging from last year's statistics, in 2018, the electricity consumption of the whole society reached 6,844.9 billion kilowatt hours.

Among them, thermal power, which is mainly used as the main power generation energy source, has about 73.23% of the country's total power generation, which is the real majority.

Nuclear power accounts for only 4.33 percent, less than 5 percent.

Is it because China can't afford to build more nuclear power plants?

Not.

If it is to be built, given China's strong infrastructure capabilities, it can make nuclear power plants bloom in all coastal cities overnight.

But no.

On the one hand, it is due to the problem that nuclear waste was difficult to dispose of before.

On the other hand, the cost of generating electricity from nuclear power is too high.

Compared to thermal power, each kWh of nuclear power will cost more than double the cost of connecting to the grid, which will lead to a sharp increase in electricity prices.

Not to mention the rest, from the simplest residential electricity consumption, each kilowatt-hour of electricity has risen from 0.6 yuan to 1.2 yuan, which is almost an unacceptable price.

But compared to nuclear fission, nuclear fusion is indeed the real ultimate energy source.

Whether in terms of the cost of power generation or other aspects, nuclear fusion is the real ideal.

It's just that this ideal has been so far away from people that people describe it as 'forever fifty years'.

......

"What do you think of this letter?"

After waiting for Qin Anguo and Peng Hongxi to finish reading the copy in their hands, the old man sitting on the side slowly asked.

After pondering for a while, Qin Anguo said decisively: "Aside from the rest, as for the second batch of scientific research funds applied by Professor Xu, for the construction of nuclear waste tests, I think it is very necessary, and it should be as soon as possible." ”

Both the old man and Academician Peng Hongxi nodded, both agreeing with this view.

After all, to be standing here today, no one would be short-sighted.

The regeneration of nuclear waste will not only solve the problem of China's energy shortage to a large extent, but also bring a greater voice to China in the international community.

Especially in Europe, it can bring greater benefits to China.

No region in the world is more dependent on nuclear power than Europe.

For example, France, the largest producer of nuclear power, generates more than 50 percent of the country's total electricity generation.

The remaining Germania, Spain, Sweden and other countries also account for a large proportion.

As a result, these countries have accumulated huge amounts of nuclear waste and don't know what to do with it.

Now, they have the key technology in their hands, and they may get more benefits and support from there in exchange.

......

After the three of them exchanged a while, the old man looked at Academician Peng Hongxi on the side, and then said: "Academician Peng, I heard that you are a consultant in the nuclear energy project, can you please explain some of the scientific and technical terms in this letter?" ”

"Maybe Professor Xu has tried his best to describe it in concise words, but it is indeed difficult for me to understand these things if I have not learned these things."

He had some understanding of some of the technical terms in the letter, but wasn't sure if that was really what it meant, and if he could do it.

That's why I hired Peng Hongxi, who is also an academician in the field of nuclear energy and a consultant for nuclear energy research projects, for consultation.

The old man was not embarrassed about his own shortcomings.

No one is perfect, and learning is a person's journey from birth to death.

Academician Peng Hongxi nodded hurriedly and said, "This is also what I want to mention to you next. ”

After a pause, he continued, "Some of the technical ...... in this letter"

In the antique room, Peng Hongxi described his understanding in a calm and thoughtful tone in words that the old man could understand.

"......., compared to the previous atomic cycle technology, the next ripp-zone lattice that can absorb radiation particles may be more important."

After a pause, Peng Hongxi continued in cautious words: "Because it can not only be applied to controlled nuclear fusion technology, but also to a field that we have never thought of - electromagnetic wave stealth, and then promote it to the military field!" ”

Hearing this, the old man asked with interest, "What do you say?" ”

Peng Hongxi straightened out his thoughts and continued: "Because it can absorb radiation!" ”

"And the radar we use today, no matter what kind of radar it is, is essentially electromagnetic waves, and the essence of electromagnetic waves is radiation ......."

Speaking of this, Qin Anguo of the Ministry of Science and Technology on the side also reacted and blurted out: "If this technology can be applied to coating materials, we may be able to create a new stealth fighter." ”

On the other side, Academician Peng Hongxi nodded, and then said, "Yes." ”

"I personally witnessed part of the process of the radiant electrical energy conversion experiment at the Institute of Nuclear Research of the Modu Academy of Sciences, and there is no doubt that it can absorb and utilize most of the radiation except for neutron radiation."

"It stands to reason that this technology should also have the ability to absorb electromagnetic waves, which are also one of the same types of radiation."

"It's just that it's never been tested yet, and I don't know if it can really do it, and if so, to what extent."

After a pause, he continued, "Of course, it is also possible that I have misunderstood what Professor Xu really meant. ”

"After all, I don't know a lot about the technology related to nuclear energy projects, and although I am a consultant, I am not fully involved in the work of nuclear energy projects."

"If you want to really understand, I still recommend you ask Professor Xu."

.......