Pennsylvania State University Radiation Science & Engineering Center
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The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) Radiation Science & Engineering Center (RSEC) houses the Breazeale Nuclear Reactor (BNR). This reactor is the oldest operating in the nation and has undergone numerous power upgrades, renovations, and other changes. The reactor serves the research purposes of the Penn State Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering as well as researchers from industry and other universities. Its total licensed thermal output is 1.1 MW, however the reactor is procedurally limited to 1.0 MW (for 100% operation).
Quick Facts Penn State Breazeale Reactor, Operating Institution ...
Penn State Breazeale Reactor | |
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Operating Institution | Pennsylvania State University |
Location | University Park, PA |
Coordinates | 40.80401°N 77.85399°W / 40.80401; -77.85399 |
Construction and Upkeep | |
Construction Began | 1954 |
First Criticality | August 15, 1955 |
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