China's first F-class heavy-duty gas turbine completes ignition test

China's domestically produced 300-megawatt F-class heavy-duty gas turbine successfully completed its ignition test in Shanghai on Monday, marking a significant advancement in the nation's gas turbine technology.

Known as the "crown jewel" of the equipment manufacturing industry, the heavy-duty gas turbine can operate for a long time in environments of high temperature, high stress and high corrosion, making it the core equipment for power plants.

This 300-megawatt F-class heavy-duty gas turbine consists of five major systems and over 50,000 components and is the first domestically developed heavy gas turbine in China with the highest power output and technical grade. It will serve as an important force driving the development of the high-end equipment manufacturing industry.

Developed by the China United Heavy Gas Turbine Technology, this gas turbine's technical specifications are competitive with leading international F-class heavy-duty gas turbines, showcasing China's growing capabilities in the energy sector.

Its successful ignition marks the transition into the comprehensive testing and validation phase, laying a solid foundation for future operational evaluations and performance assessments.

China's first F-class heavy-duty gas turbine completes ignition test

Museums and cultural relic sites across China have received over 60 million visits during the country's week-long National Day holiday, which started on Tuesday, hitting a historic high, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration.

Over 90 percent of museums have temporarily canceled reservation requirements to maximize their efforts in fulfilling the viewing demands of visitors.

Many museums have also launched a variety of new exhibitions and innovative activities. The Shanghai Museum prepared a grand exhibition on ancient Egypt, drawing enthusiasts ancient history from across the country.

"I come from Kunshan [in east China's Jiangsu Province]. I always think that the Egyptian artifacts are very mysterious, as if they hold many enigmas, so here I am trying to learn more," said a visitor.

"We hope to create more and better exhibitions and cultural products in the future, engage in more beneficial explorations, and continuously enhance visitors' cultural experiences in the museum," said Chu Xiaobo, director of the Shanghai Museum.

The National Day holiday, also known as "golden week," is usually one of the peak travel seasons on China's domestic tourism calendar.

Chinese museums, cultural relic sites see 60 million visits during National Day holiday