Texas A&M Nuclear Engineering and Science Center
🇺🇸 College Station, US · Active
Also known as NESC, Texas A&M Nuclear Science Center
The Nuclear Engineering and Science Center (NESC) at Texas A&M University in College Station runs a TRIGA research reactor for research, teaching, operator training and industry. It provides neutron activation, gamma and neutron irradiation and isotope production services. In 2021 it marked 60 years of operation of the reactor.
- Sector
- Fission
- Role
- University, Research institute, Operator
It is the operator of record for Texas A&M NSC TRIGA reactor (operating) and AGN-201M, Texas A&M (operating).
Design values
| Device | Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGN-201M, Texas A&M | Thermal capacity (rated) | 5 × 10⁻⁶ | MW | design valueclaimed |
| Texas A&M NSC TRIGA reactor | Thermal capacity (rated) | 1 | MW | design valueclaimed |