Training Reactor VR-1

Training Reactor VR-1
Location Czech Republic
First Criticality December 3, 1990
Technical Specifications
Fuel Type IRT-4M
Cooling light-water
Neutron Moderator light-water
Neutron Reflector light-water
Control Rods cadmium
Cladding Material aluminium alloy

The VR-1 training reactor is a pool-type, light water reactor based on enriched uranium. The neutron moderator is light demineralized water, which is also used as a neutron reflector, as biological shielding, and as a coolant. Heat is removed from the active core by natural convection.

Education and training

The reactor is principally used for training of students from technological universities. Training is focused on areas such as reactor physics, neutronics, dosimetry, nuclear safety and I&C systems. Teaching blocks focusing on the environmental protection are prepared especially for students of natural science and pedagogy. The Reactor, as a specialized training facility of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, is open not only to students of the Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, but also to students of other universities in the Czech Republic.

Depending on the curriculum and orientation of individual faculties, the training is performed in the regular weekly schedule or in the form of batch courses two to five days long. The specific content of the courses is compiled according to the requirements of the teachers from various faculties.

References

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