Status of the University of Missouri research reactor upgrade

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Supplement; (USA)

OSTI ID:5197206

McKibben, J C; Edwards, Jr, C B; Meyer, Jr, W A

The research, education, and service capabilities of the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) are being enhanced through a five-part upgrade. The existing reactor is a 10-MW pressurized loop type, already operating at >90% availability to support demand from researchers and industry. The upgrade is focused to meet the increasing demand for more neutrons and higher specific activity radioisotopes, especially for the biomedical community, cold neutrons, and expanded laboratory and office space. The upgrade includes an extended-life fuel element, a power increase, instrument and control (I C) and electrical system upgrade, a cold neutron source (CNS), and a building addition. This paper focuses on the upgrade accomplishments since November 1987.

• OSTI ID: 5197206
• Report Number(s): CONF-890833--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Supplement; (USA) Journal Volume: 59
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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