KAMINI

KAMINI (Kalpakkam Mini reactor) is a research reactor at Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research in Kalpakkam, India. It achieved criticality on October 29, 1996.[1][2] It was designed and built jointly by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR).[3] it produces 30 kW of thermal energy at full power.[2][4]

KAMINI is cooled and moderated by light water, uses a beryllium oxide neutron reflector,[2] and is fueled with uranium-233 metal produced by the thorium fuel cycle harnessed by the neighbouring FBTR reactor.

As of 2006, it is the world's only thorium-based experimental reactor.

KAMINI was the first and is currently the only reactor in the world designed specifically to use uranium-233 fuel. Use of the large thorium reserves to produce nuclear fuel is a key strategy of India's nuclear energy program.

References

  1. ^ "India: Experimental thorium reactor critical". Wise International. 13 November 1996. Archived from the original on 27 September 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Ramanarayanan, R. R.; Anandkumar, V.; Mohanakrishnan, P.; Pillai, C.P.; Kumar, P.V.; Kapoor, R.P. (June 2000). Kamini reactor commissioning and operating experience, research facilities and their utilization (PDF) (Report). International Atomic Energy Agency. RN:31043004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Applications of KAMINI - The Reactor". Department of Atomic Energy. Archived from the original on 5 February 2012.
  4. ^ "IGCAR Reprocessing Group". Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014.

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