scale for the second generation, the fast neutron breeder nuclear
power stations,
made in
stations,
Much progress has been
have already been built.
research into the third generation
controlled nuclear fission reactors.
of nuclear power
Nuclear
energy
of
will inevitably make a huge contribution towards the solution
mankind's energy problems.
THE WORLD'S POWER SOURCES AND DEMAND
been
The world's sources of organic fuels are limited.
It has
the
thirty
with the
consumption, calculated that, at the present rate of
world's organic fuel reserves will be exhausted in about
years. There will be a shortage of all organic fuels,
exception of coal, within the present century and nuclear fuels
will
gradually replace oil. It is estimated that nuclear
from nuclear fuels will account for around 14% of the consumption
of non-renewable energy sources by the year 2000 and over 30%
the year 2020.
power
by
CHINA NEEDS TO DEVELOP NUCLEAR POWER
Its coal
China's energy sources are unevenly distributed.
reserves are situated mainly in the north, and its hydroelectric
resources mainly in the western part of the country.
In regions
where there is a higher concentration of industry and population,
in the east, south and north east of China, there is a shortage
of energy sources and a need to develop nuclear power.
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