University of Missouri Research Reactor Center
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The University of Missouri Research Reactor Center (MURR) is home to a tank-type nuclear research reactor that serves the University of Missouri–Columbia's Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute (NSEI). The MURR is currently the highest power university research reactor in the U.S. at 10 Megawatt thermal output. The fuel is highly enriched Uranium.
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[edit] Overview
The MURR is a reactor that has been in operation since October 13, 1966 and is located about one mile southwest of the university's main campus and the city's main business district. The supplier of construction services was General Electric.
MURR annually supports research of approximately 400 faculty and 150 graduate students representing more than 180 departments from more than 100 international universities and around 40 federal and industrial labs.
[edit] Licensing
Some important reactor events are summarized here.
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| 1966 | Commenced Operation |
| 1974 | 100% power upgrade |
| 1977 | More than 50% increase in operating hours, allowing reactor to maintain over 150 hours per week of operation |
| 2001 | Original NRC license expired |
The MURR is currently in the process of relicensing for 20 additional years. In addition to renovations, there will be upgrades of existing facilities and new facilities installed. A cyclotron that will supply mid-Missouri with isotopes for PET imaging and support additional research, development and clinical trials is scheduled for installation. [1]
[edit] Research
The MURR has contributed to research in boron neutron capture therapy along with many others.
[edit] Archaeometry Lab
This program has been funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) since 1998 at a budget of nearly $1.29M annually. The neutron activation capabilities are used to characterize over 30 different trace isotopes in various specimens. This data is employed by archaeologists and environmental scientists to investigate various natural processes.
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[edit] References
- Perez, Pedro B. (2000). "University Research Reactors: Contributing to the National Scientific and Engineering Infrastructure from 1953 to 2000 and Beyond". National Organization of Test, Research and Training Reactors.
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| U.S. Company Operated Research Reactors | |
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Aerotest Operations Inc. · Dow Chemical Company · General Electric Company · Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission · U.S. Geological Survey · U.S. Veterans Administration |
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| U.S. National Labs with Nuclear Research Reactors | |
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Argonne National Laboratory · Brookhaven National Laboratory (All Shut down) · Hanford Site · Idaho National Laboratory · Oak Ridge National Laboratory · Savannah River Site |
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