Budapest Research Reactor
Будапештский исследовательский реактор
A Soviet-designed VVR-type research reactor on the Csillebérc research campus; it first went critical on 25 March 1959 at 2 MW. According to the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, Hungary's nuclear reactors were built with Soviet help. After reconstruction its power was raised to 10 MW, and the upgraded reactor received its operating licence in 1993.
Исследовательский реактор типа ВВР советской конструкции на территории научного городка в Чиллеберце; впервые достиг критичности 25 марта 1959 года при мощности 2 МВт. По сведениям Большой советской энциклопедии, ядерные реакторы в Венгрии построены с помощью СССР. После реконструкции мощность доведена до 10 МВт, лицензия на эксплуатацию обновлённого реактора получена в 1993 году.
Property abroad
EraUSSR
FunctionResearch station
Present ownerHUN-REN Centre for Energy Research (Hungary)
Acquisitionbuilt, 1959
StatusIn use
As of2024-01
According to the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research (page dated 2024), the reactor is in operation; following the 2023 periodic safety review its operating licence has been extended until 2033.
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Sources
- HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research — Budapest Research Reactor
- Большая советская энциклопедия — «Венгрия» (gufo.me)
- European Nuclear Society — Hungary: Budapest Research Reactor
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