MBIR

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MBIR
Reactor conceptFast-neutron reactor[1]
StatusUnder construction since 2015
LocationDimitrovgrad, Russia, Russia
Main parameters of the reactor core
Fuel (fissile material)vibropacked MOX fuel with plutonium content of 38%[1]
Neutron energy spectrumFast
Primary coolantsodium (Pb–Bi, gas)[1]
Reactor usage
Power (thermal)150 MW[2]
Power (electric)55 MW[2]

The MBIR is a multi-loop research reactor capable of testing lead, lead-bismuth and gas coolants, and run on MOX fuel. MBIR intends to replace the old BOR-60 experimental fast reactor that started operations at RIAR's site in 1969. It will have a design life of 50 years.[3]

History

Construction has started in 2015.[4]

MBIR control assembly was installed in 2019.[5]

Reactor vessel was installed in 2023.[6]

Pilot fuel elements were produced in 2024. The MBIR is scheduled to begin operation in 2027.[3]

Estimated commissioning date is 2028.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Fast Neutron Reactors". world-nuclear.org. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "MBIR reactor".
  3. 1 2 "Pilot fuel elements produced for MBIR fast neutron research reactor".
  4. ↑ "Russia begins construction of MBIR". 16 September 2015.
  5. ↑ "Russia starts installing MBIR control assembly".
  6. ↑ "MBIR gets its reactor vessel".