The main scientific challenges in fire safety research of nuclear power plants

The main scientific challenges in fire safety research of nuclear power plants were briefly summarized. Considering the fire characteristics in nuclear power plants and the bottlenecks in fundamental research especially in software R&D in China, the recent progresses in the related fields of fire safety research of nuclear power plants were reviewed. Based on the current needs and future trends in this area, some key research directions for the fire safety of nuclear power plants in China were proposed.