Autors: Kadalev, S. H., T. Apostolov., V. Anastasov., D. Drenski., S. Belousov., E. Anastasova., E. Moskov., V. Kirilov., M. Popov., J. Zdebor., V. Valenta., V. Sousek., J. Kisela., S. Flibor., M. Gaube., M. Debauche., P. Gubel., A. Ivanov.
Title: Technical Project for Reconstruction of the Research Reactor IRT-Sofia
Keywords: Refurbishment of Research Reactor

Abstract: As a result of analyses and investigations and on the basis of the prepared report, the Government has taken the Resolution № 552/17.05.2001 for refurbishment of the IRT-2000 Research Reactor into a Low Power Reactor up to 200 kW. The IRT-2000 Research Reactor was commissioned in 1961. In this paper the design features and experimental capabilities of the IRT-200 pool-type research reactor are reviewed. In this reactor the IRT-2M type fuel assemblies (FA) containing 36 % enriched uranium will be used instead of the EK-10 fuel elements (FE). The main characteristics of the IRT-2M type FA are given, as are the characteristics of the IRT-200 reactor. Use of the IRT-2M type FA will make it possible to operate the reactor with a core volume of 42-48 litres. The reactor should provide also for possible application of the “Boron neutron capture therapy /BNCT/” for brain tumors treatment. The selected design features will significantly improve the operational safety of the reactor.

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    8th International Topical Meeting on Research Reactor Fuel Management, 2004, Germany,

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