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Opal news

OPAL news      

 

The OPAL reactor has now operated for the equivalent of 26 days at full power after reaching nominal full power (20 MW) on the 3^rd of November 2006. The first fuel change is scheduled for early February. Other technical issues associated with commissioning and bringing the facilities into service are being addressed.

The cold-neutron source commissioning has been delayed somewhat due to difficulties with gas purity and consequent turbine problems in the cold box. The next cold source tests are now expected by March.