Nuclear power plants are like big machines that make electricity using a special process called nuclear fission. This process involves breaking apart uranium atoms, and the heat produced turns water into steam. This steam spins a turbine, which then powers generators to create electricity. In 2018, about 10.15% of the world's electricity came from nuclear power. The World Nuclear Industry Status Report from 2019 says that by September of that year, there were 415 nuclear reactors working worldwide. Also, as of July 2019, there were 46 nuclear power plants being built globally. Many countries, including the US, China, and Russia, are putting efforts into building new nuclear power plants and upgrading the existing ones. For example, China is constructing nuclear power plants like Fuqing units 5 and 6 in the Fujian province to generate electricity and meet the growing demand in China.
In these nuclear power plants, control valves play a crucial role. They are used in different parts of the plant to control the systems that manage the steam turbine and control the flow of water, cooling water, and chemicals. Control valves are also responsible for regulating and directing the pressure of water and steam. Installing new control valves in existing nuclear plants is a smart and cost-effective way to maintain them rather than building entirely new ones. This not only saves money but also ensures that the nuclear power plant operates efficiently and safely.
So, the growth in building and upgrading nuclear power plants is expected to boost the global market for control valves in the coming years. As more countries focus on nuclear power as a source of electricity, the demand for control valves to keep these plants running smoothly is on the rise. This, in turn, is likely to drive the growth of the global control valves market during the forecast period.
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