Other Names: IR-0004
Location: Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center (INTC)
Subordinate to: AEOI
Size: Zero power
Primary Function: Research and development
Description:
INTC HWZPRis a heavy water zero power reactor. It was built in 1991, but did not become operational (go critical) until 1995. The reactor produces 10kw of thermal power and uses heavy water as a moderator. Although this reactor is not suitable for producing plutonium, it does provide a useful tool for operating the future IR-40 heavy water reactor.
Key Sources:
[1] Handbook of Nuclear Countries, p. 139.
[2] World Nuclear Industry Handbook.
[3] "Iran," Research Reactors Database, IAEA, updated 13 March 2003, http://www.iaea.org.
[4] Vasily Lata and Anton Khlopkov, "Iran's Missile and Nuclear Challenge: A Conundrum for Russia," The Center for Policy Studies in Russia (PIR), 8 May 2003, http://www.pircenter.org/report/lata_05-08-2003.pdf.
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