Texas A&M Nuclear Science Center
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There are two nuclear research reactors that serve the Texas A&M University Nuclear Science Center. The older of the two is the AGN-201M model, a low-power teaching reactor. The newer reactor, the TRIGA Mark I, is focused strongly towards research.
Quick Facts Triga Mark I Reactor, Operating Institution ...
Triga Mark I Reactor[1] | |
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Operating Institution | Texas A&M University |
Type | Pool |
Utilization | 90 MW·d/yr |
Power | 1 MW (thermal) |
Construction and Upkeep | |
Construction Cost | US$1.5 million |
Construction Began | January 1, 1959 |
First Criticality | January 1, 1962 |
Annual Upkeep Cost | US$0.9 million |
Staff | 20 |
Operators | 11 |
Technical Specifications | |
Max Thermal Flux | 2.0×1013 n/(cm²·s) |
Max Fast Flux | 2.0×1011 n/(cm²·s) |
Fuel Type | uranium zirconium hydride |
Cooling | 100% natural convection |
Neutron Moderator | light water zirconium hydride |
Control Rods | 6 rods, B4C |
Cladding Material | stainless steel |
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