Title: BAEC TRIGA research reactor: 35 years' experience

Authors: Abdul Malek Soner; Abdullah Al Mahmud; Moazzem Hossain; Sayed Hossain; Mobasher Ahmed; Rakibul Hasan; Bodhroddoza Shohag; Nusrat Jahan; Mohammad Mezbah Uddin; Ashraful Haque

Addresses: Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh ' Centre for Research Reactor (CRR), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract: BAEC TRIGA Research Reactor (BTRR) is the only nuclear reactor in Bangladesh. It's a valuable tool for a wide variety of research accomplishments and serves as an excellent source of neutrons. The BTRR has been operating since 14th September 1986. The reactor is used in various fields of research and utilisation, such as, neutronics and radiological safety analysis, neutron activation analysis, neutron radiography, neutron scattering, radioisotopes production, training of manpower, education, etc. BTRR is continuously playing its part in the development of nuclear sector in Bangladesh. Excluding some incidents, BTRR operation has been successfully carried out till now. The few incidents such as decay tank incident and others were solved mostly locally and in some cases with the help of IAEA and experts from abroad. Installation of new digital control console was a big step for BTRR to strengthen the operation safety. The purpose of this paper is to present the 35 years of operating experience of the sole reactor in Bangladesh. Maintenance experience, some modification and upgradation work and areas of utilisation of BTRR are also presented through this work.

Keywords: BTRR; N-16 decay tank; SAR; TRIGA Mark-II reactor.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNEST.2022.128991

International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology, 2022 Vol.16 No.1, pp.1 - 20

Received: 23 Mar 2022
Received in revised form: 31 Jul 2022
Accepted: 12 Aug 2022
Published online: 13 Feb 2023 *

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