Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics

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Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics is the full name behind the TRIGA research reactor line, a widely used family of safe, pool-type nuclear reactors designed for education, research, and isotope production.

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instanceOf nuclear reactor line
pool-type reactor design
research reactor design
abbreviation TRIGA research reactor
surface form: TRIGA
controlMechanism control rods inserted into the core
coolant light water
coreLocation open pool of water
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
designedFor ease of operation
inherent safety characteristics
university and research institute use
developedBy General Atomics
feature open pool configuration
pulsing capability
strong negative temperature coefficient of reactivity
visual access to core through pool water
firstUnitsCommissioned late 1950s
fuelType uranium-zirconium hydride fuel
globalDeployment installed in multiple countries
hasVariant TRIGA research reactor
surface form: TRIGA Mark F

TRIGA research reactor
surface form: TRIGA Mark G

TRIGA research reactor
surface form: TRIGA Mark I

TRIGA research reactor
surface form: TRIGA Mark II

TRIGA research reactor
surface form: TRIGA Mark III

TRIGA research reactor
surface form: TRIGA Mark R
marketedTo national laboratories
research centers worldwide
universities
moderator zirconium hydride
neutronSpectrum thermal
notableFor emphasis on safety for educational environments
widespread use as a research reactor line
primaryUse education and training
nuclear research
radioisotope production
reactorType pool-type reactor
thermal neutron reactor
safetyCharacteristic inherent shutdown with temperature rise
self-limiting power excursions
typicalPowerRange from a few kilowatts to several megawatts thermal
usedFor industrial isotope production
materials testing
medical isotope production
neutron activation analysis
neutron radiography
reactor operator training

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TRIGA research reactor hasAcronymMeaning Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics