SMRTR TechAug 27, 2025Interesting Engineering

China’s new method to make nuclear reactor meltdown-proof, could offer 100x more power

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China's new Residual Heat Removal system for fast reactors uses liquid sodium coolant to extract more energy, reduce waste, and prevent meltdowns, supporting advanced nuclear plant designs like the CFR-600 and CFR-1000.

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