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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Fast Neutron Reactors". world-nuclear.org. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c https://en.mbir-rosatom.ru/reactor/
  3. ^ a b https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Pilot-fuel-produced-for-MBIR-fast-neutron-research
  4. ^ https://www.neimagazine.com/news/russia-begins-construction-of-mbir-4671316/
  5. ^ https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Russia-starts-installing-MBIR-control-assembly
  6. ^ https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/MBIR-gets-its-reactor-vessel
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