High-Flux Advanced Neutron Application Reactor

The High-Flux Advanced Neutron Application Reactor (HANARO) (하나로) is a 30 MW multi-purpose research reactor located at Daejeon, Republic of Korea. It was designed by Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) as a facility for research and development on the neutron science and its applications. HANARO has been playing a significant role as a national facility in the area of neutron science, the production of key radioisotopes, material testing for power reactor application, neutron transmutation doping (NTD), neutron activation analysis, and neutron radiography. After the installation of a cold neutron source in 2010, it has been also serving as a regional and international facility for neutron science.

HANARO (High-Flux Advanced Neutron Application Reactor)
High-Flux Advanced Neutron Application Reactor is located in South Korea
High-Flux Advanced Neutron Application Reactor
Location of HANARO (High-Flux Advanced Neutron Application Reactor)
Operating InstitutionKorea Atomic Energy Research Institute
LocationDaejeon, Republic of Korea
Coordinates36°25′26″N 127°22′13″E
Typeopen tank in pool, Multi-purpose research reactor.
Power30 MW (thermal)
Construction and Upkeep
Construction Began1990
Time to Construct4 years
First CriticalityApril-1995
Technical Specifications
Max Thermal Flux4.4x1014 n/cm2 /sec
Max Fast Flux2.1x1014 n/cm2 /sec
Fuel TypeU3Si, 19.75% Enriched Uranium. (36 Hexagonal + 18 cylindricalx)
CoolingLight water
Neutron ReflectorHeavy water
Control RodsHafnium
Source(s): [1][2]
Science with neutrons
Foundations
Neutron scattering
Other applications
Infrastructure
Neutron facilities

References
  1. "High Flux Advanced Neutron Application Reactor (HANARO)". Retrieved 2023-05-05.
  2. "Contribution of HANARO to the R&D relevant to the SMART & VHTR Systems" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-05-05.


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