Argonaut class reactor explained

The Argonaut class reactor is a design of small nuclear research reactor. Many have been built throughout the world, over a wide range of power levels. Its functions are to teach nuclear reactor theory, nuclear physics and for use in engineering laboratory experiments.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Description

The original Argonaut (Argonne Nuclear Assembly for University Training) was built at Argonne National Laboratory and went critical for the first time on February 9, 1957. It was shut down in 1972. This reactor was rated for 10 kilowatts.[7]

List of Argonaut-class research reactors in the world[8] [9] !Country!Facility Name!Institution!Thermal Power (kW)!Status!First criticality!Final shutdown!References
AustraliaMOATAAustralian Atomic Energy Commission100Decommissioned01/04/196131/05/1995[10]
AustriaSiemens Argonaut Reaktor-Graz (SAR-Graz)Graz University of Technology10Decommissioned17/05/196531/08/2004[11] [12]
BrazilArgonautaInstituto de Engenharia Nuclear (IEN)0.2Operational20/02/1965–[13] [14]
FranceUlysseCEA100Decommissioned23/07/19612007[15] [16]
FranceRéacteur Université de Strasbourg (RUS)University of Strasbourg100Decommissioned196712/1997[17]
GermanyRossendorfer Ringzonen Reaktor (RRR)Strahlenschutz, Analytik und Entsorgung Rossendorf e.V.1Decommissioned16/12/196225/09/1991[18] [19]
GermanySchnell-Thermischen Argonaut-Reaktor (STARK)Karlsruher Institut für Technologie0.01Decommissioned11/01/196303/1976
GermanyAEG Prüfreaktor (PR-10)Kraftwerk Union AG (KWU)0.18Decommissioned27/01/19611976
GermanySiemens Argonaut Reactor (SAR)Technical University of Munich1Decommissioned23/06/196831/10/1968
ItalyReattore Bologna Due (RB-2)AGIP Nucleare10Decommissioned28/05/196312/1980[20]
JapanUniversity Test Reactor (UTR)Kinki University0.001Operational11/11/1961–[21] [22] [23]
NetherlandsLow Flux Reactor (LFR)Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group30Decommissioned28/08/196012/2010[24] [25]
NetherlandsAtoomreactor THE NEderland (ATHENE)Eindhoven University of Technology10Decommissioned03/02/19691973[26] [27] [28]
SpainArgos Research ReactorPolytechnic University of Catalonia1Decommissioned11/06/196206/09/1977[29] [30] [31] [32]
SpainArgonaut Reactor Bilbao (ARBI)University School of Technical Industrial Engineering of Bilbao10Decommissioned26/02/19621974[33]
TaiwanTsing Hua Argonaut Reactor (THAR)National Tsing Hua University10Decommissioned20/04/197405/1991[34] [35]
UKNeutron Source Thermal Reactor (NESTOR)AEE Winfrith30Decommissioned01/01/196106/1995[36] [37]
UKJasonRoyal Naval College10Decommissioned30/09/195907/1996[38] [39]
UKUTR-300Scottish Universities Research and Reactor Centre300Decommissioned01/06/196309/1995[40] [41] [42]
UKUTR-BQueen Mary University of London100Decommissioned10/06/196804/1982[43] [44]
UKUniversities Research ReactorUniversity of Liverpool Victoria University of Manchester300Decommissioned07/07/196407/1991[45] [46]
USAUniversity of Florida Training Reactor (UFTR)University of Florida100Operational28/05/1959–[47]
USAUTR Test ReactorAmerican Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation0.015 Decommissioned01/12/19611963[48]
USAUniversity Teaching and Research Reactor (UTR-1)American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation0.001Decommissioned01/02/19581960[49]
USAJuggernautArgonne National Laboratory250Decommissioned11/01/196204/1970[50] [51]
USAUTR-10Virginia Tech100Decommissioned01/12/19591984[52] [53]
USAUTR-10Iowa State University10Decommissioned01/10/195905/1998[54]
USAUWNRUniversity of Washington100Decommissioned01/04/196106/1988
USAUCLA R1UCLA100Decommissioned01/10/196001/1984[55]

See also

References

Notes and References

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