China's law and policy initiatives for integrating nuclear energy in maritime applications: A critical review

IF 3.3 3区工程技术 Q1 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Progress in Nuclear Energy Pub Date : 2024-11-26 DOI:10.1016/j.pnucene.2024.105538

Qiuwen Wang

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Abstract

The maritime industry's critical role in global greenhouse gas emissions necessitates innovative solutions for decarbonization. The adoption of nuclear energy in maritime and offshore applications holds the potential to align it with low-carbon emission objectives. China has recognized the urgency of emissions reduction and harnessed its nuclear expertise to lead the way in applying nuclear technology for maritime decarbonization. This research conducts an in-depth examination of China's law and policy initiatives aimed at promoting nuclear energy adoption in maritime and offshore contexts, employing a policy analysis approach to assess their effectiveness while unveiling inherent challenges and problems. This study also delves into the extensive international implications of China's foray into nuclear marine propulsion programs and highlights the imperative for collaborative efforts, comprehensive regulatory frameworks, and adaptive international governance structures to ensure the responsible development and operation of nuclear marine propulsion equipment while minimizing risks and conflicts on the global stage.

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中国将核能应用于海洋的法律和政策倡议：评论

海运业在全球温室气体排放中扮演着重要角色，因此需要创新的脱碳解决方案。在海事和近海应用中采用核能有可能使其与低碳排放目标保持一致。中国已认识到减排的紧迫性，并利用其核技术专长，率先将核技术应用于海洋去碳化。本研究深入探讨了中国旨在促进海上和近海核能应用的法律和政策措施，采用政策分析方法评估其有效性，同时揭示其固有的挑战和问题。本研究还深入探讨了中国进军核动力船舶推进项目的广泛国际影响，并强调了合作努力、综合监管框架和适应性国际治理结构的必要性，以确保负责任地开发和运营核动力船舶推进设备，同时最大限度地减少全球舞台上的风险和冲突。

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Progress in Nuclear Energy 工程技术-核科学技术

CiteScore

5.30

自引率

14.80%

发文量

331

审稿时长

3.5 months

期刊介绍： Progress in Nuclear Energy is an international review journal covering all aspects of nuclear science and engineering. In keeping with the maturity of nuclear power, articles on safety, siting and environmental problems are encouraged, as are those associated with economics and fuel management. However, basic physics and engineering will remain an important aspect of the editorial policy. Articles published are either of a review nature or present new material in more depth. They are aimed at researchers and technically-oriented managers working in the nuclear energy field. Please note the following: 1) PNE seeks high quality research papers which are medium to long in length. Short research papers should be submitted to the journal Annals in Nuclear Energy. 2) PNE reserves the right to reject papers which are based solely on routine application of computer codes used to produce reactor designs or explain existing reactor phenomena. Such papers, although worthy, are best left as laboratory reports whereas Progress in Nuclear Energy seeks papers of originality, which are archival in nature, in the fields of mathematical and experimental nuclear technology, including fission, fusion (blanket physics, radiation damage), safety, materials aspects, economics, etc. 3) Review papers, which may occasionally be invited, are particularly sought by the journal in these fields.