testreaktorer
Testreaktorer, or test reactors in English, are nuclear reactors dedicated to research and development rather than electricity production. They provide intense neutron fields and controlled irradiation environments to support scientific experiments, materials testing, and technology development. Their primary purpose is to enable experimentation with fuels, cladding, materials, and reactor components under irradiation, as well as to produce isotopes for medical and industrial use.
Designs of test reactors vary, but many are pool-type or tank reactors that operate at modest thermal
Typical applications include studying radiation effects on fuels and materials, testing new fuel designs or cladding
Safety, licensing, and regulation are central to operating test reactors. They are governed by national nuclear
Globally, many countries have operated or currently operate test reactors. Some have converted or decommissioned older