Used THOMAS SWAN 19x2 GAN #293587479 for sale

THOMAS SWAN 19x2 GAN reactor is a gas-cooled, graphite moderated, thermal-neutron nuclear reactor designed for research and reactor core testing. The name THOMAS SWAN comes from the acronym for Thermal High-Power Ontario Moderated Atomic Ship WAN. 19x2 GAN reactor is composed of a cylindrical graphite moderator block surrounded by a light-water thermal shield. The moderator block contains eighty-eight low-enriched uranium-235 fuel channels separated by ninety graphite shims. These fuel channels can be loaded while the reactor is in operation. The reactor power is controlled by a neutron source placed inside the moderator block and a control rod system with sixteen concentric rods and five radial zones for precise control. THOMAS SWAN 19x2 GAN reactor is also equipped with a built-in monitoring system and other safety systems. 19x2 GAN reactor has many advantages, including its high power rating. Since it is a thermal-neutron reactor, it is capable of producing more fissionable material from uranium-238 than other reactors with similar power ratings. Additionally, the nineteen control rods are designed to give the operator a finer degree of control over the reactor's power level. This reactor is also highly versatile, and its design allows it to be operated as a test reactor, research reactor, power reactor, or isotope or material producer. THOMAS SWAN 19x2 GAN reactor is an extremely reliable reactor, and its reliability has been showcased during years of safe operation. This reactor has also been used to develop a variety of reactor-based process studies, including experiments to study the combustion of coal, water chemistry studies, corrosion studies, and crystal growth experiments. Overall, 19x2 GAN reactor is an efficient and effective reactor for research and testing applications. This reactor is highly versatile and provides excellent control over power levels, making it a great choice for laboratories looking to research and experiment with nuclear processes.