Comparative Analysis and Research on Nuclear Power Regulation & Standard System and Standardization Works Among China, the U.S. and Japan

Abstract

As the world’s leading countries in nuclear power fields, China, the United States, and Japan have relatively sound nuclear power regulation and standard systems. The nuclear power standardization works have also been gradually improved and optimized with the iteration of good practices and the feedback of best experience. Nevertheless, it couldn’t be denied that the paths followed by these countries are not exactly same, due to diversities of state institutions and mechanisms, as well as inherently different national politics, history, technology, and culture. Making periodical revisions on development approach, each country establishes unique, well-applicable, self-consistent system framework and operating model. With a systematic review, this paper will summarize the current R&D of the countries’ nuclear power regulation & standard system, as well as the latest states on the development of standardization works on both domestic and abroad scales, following by some fruitful comparative analyses. Using the literature research method and Differentiation Competitive Strategy methodology, this paper will also critically analysis advantages and shortcomings respectively, which would be helpful to understand the regulation and system operations comprehensively and objectively, for each country. Additionally, inspirations would be brought to seek an opportunity deepening extensive collaborations for the forthcoming nuclear power international standardization works. This paper will make comments and put forward suggestions focusing on strengthening R&D cooperation among multilateral countries. Ultimately, to improve the diversification and interoperability of nuclear emerging technologies and industrial chain, also accelerate global promotion and common prosperity, via the nuclear field standardization approach.