Oregon State University Radiation Center
🇺🇸 Corvallis, US · Active
Also known as OSURC, OSTR, Oregon State TRIGA Reactor
The Radiation Center is Oregon State University's nuclear research facility in Corvallis. It houses the Oregon State TRIGA Reactor (OSTR), a TRIGA Mark II built by General Atomics, licensed for 1.1 megawatts of continuous power and able to pulse far higher for very short periods; it began operating in 1967. The centre also has a gamma irradiator and several thermal-hydraulics laboratories. About 15 permanent staff run it, supporting the School of Nuclear Science and Engineering and other departments.
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- Fission
- Role
- University, Research institute, Operator
It is the operator of record for Oregon State TRIGA Reactor (operating).
Design values
| Device | Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State TRIGA Reactor | Thermal capacity (rated) | 1.1 | MW | design valueclaimed |
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- OSU Radiation Centeroperator
- Oregon State University Radiation Centeraggregator