We have four test reactors in operation at Idaho National Laboratory. What's the difference between a test reactor and a commercial one? We're glad you asked! ⚛️
Test reactors generate at lower temperature and pressures than commercial reactors do. Also, test reactors don't produce power. Watch to learn more about the research and testing that takes place right here in southeast Idaho and visit https://lnkd.in/gtMvVJXY.
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Here at INL, our nuclear reactors are used for research. They test the fuels and materials that commercial reactors will use down the road. So what's the difference between a test reactor and a commercial one? We're glad you asked. Test reactors operate at lower temperature and pressures than commercial reactors. Test reactors also don't produce power. Today, INL has four test reactors in operation. They are the Transient test Reactor facility, or treat, the advanced test reactor or a TR, the Advanced test reactor critical. Or a TRC and the neutron radiography reactor. Or in red. All four test reactors at INL survey distinct and special purpose in the mission to develop new reactor technologies for a variety of federal agencies, universities, and nuclear industry developers.
