JRR-2(Japan Research Reactor No.2)
The JRR-2 facility was constructed as a multipurpose and high-performance research reactor, and attained its first criticality on October 1, 1960. The JRR-2 facility was used for neutron beam experiments, radioisotope production, and medical irradiation. The decommissioning of the JRR-2 facility began in 1997. The JRR-2 is now classified as a safe storage site.
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Facility Outline
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Type Heavy water moderate, coolant tank type. Enriched Uranium (45%) Thermal Output 10,000kW Purpose Neutron beam experiments, Fuel and material irradiation, Radioisotope production. Operation 1960 to 1996
Decommissioning Plan
Outline of dismantling
Overview of the reactor room
Sealed reactor core
Heavy water pump room (Before dismantling )
Heavy water pump room (After dismantling )
