Description
The Nuclear Research Reactor at the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” is a 5 MW open-pool type nuclear reactor using water as cooling medium and neutron moderator.
More information on the history, current status of the facility and related activities can be found on the page of the Nuclear Research Reactor Lab.
TECHNICAL DATA
General Data |
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| Owner | National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” |
| Operator | Institute of Nuclear and Radiological Sciences, Technology, Energy & Safety |
| Address | Agia Paraskevi, 15310, Attiki, Greece |
| Latitude | 37.99 |
| Longitude | 23.81 |
| Licensing | Greek Atomic Energy Commission |
| Construction Date | 1959-08-01 |
| Criticality Date | 1961-07-27 |
| Safeguards | EURATOM, IAEA |
| Total Staff | 10 |
| Status | Extended Shut-down (since 2004) |
Technical Data |
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| Type | Pool |
| Thermal Power | 5 MW |
| Max Flux, Thermal | 1.E+14 n/cm2/s |
| Max Flux Fast | 4.E+13 n/cm2/s |
| Moderator | Water |
| Coolant | Water |
| Natural Convection Cooling | <100 kW |
| Forced Cooling | Yes |
| Reflector | Water, Beryllium |
| Control Rod Material | Ag, Cd, In |
| Control Rods Number | 5 |
| Operating Experience | 43 years |
| Category | Research |
Fuel Data |
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| Fuel Material | U3Si2-Al |
| Enrichment (max) | 19.75% |
| Origin of Fissile Material | USA |
| Fuel Fabricator | CERCA |
| Plates per Element | 18 |
| Dimension of Element | 878 mm x 76.1 mm x 80 mm |
| Cladding Material | Al Alloy |
Utilization
Isotope production, neutron scattering instruments, neutron activation analysis, material irradiations, tissue sterilization, teaching and training.
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