McMaster University
🇨🇦 Hamilton, CA · Active
Also known as MNR, McMaster Nuclear Reactor
McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, runs the McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR), a 5-megawatt open-pool research reactor in service since 1959, which McMaster describes as Canada's most powerful research reactor. Its Nuclear Operations and Facilities group runs the reactor and related laboratories for work in energy, medicine and materials. McMaster also does research on small modular reactors and reports Ontario government funding to run the reactor around the clock.
- Sector
- Fission
- Role
- University, Research institute, Operator
It is the operator of record for McMaster Nuclear Reactor (operating).
Design values
| Device | Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMaster Nuclear Reactor | Thermal capacity (rated) | 3 | MW | design valueclaimed |
Devices
Related companies
Sources
- Nuclear Operations and Facilitiesoperator
- McMaster Nuclear Reactoraggregator
- List of nuclear research reactors (Wikipedia)aggregator