Some typical characteristics of the reconstructed nuclear research reactor of Dalat, two years of operation and utilization

The newly reconstructed 500-kW nuclear research reactor of Dalat brought to its norminal operating power in February 1984, is unique of its kind in the world: Soviet-designed core and control system integrated with the left-over infrastructure of the former American-made 250 kW TRIGA MARK II reactor. In this report, some typical characteristics of the reactor are presented. During the last two years, intensive research activities have been carried out, involving neutron activation analysis, radioisotope production, reactor physics studies, neutron and gamma irradiation of materials, etc. Experimental results and observations are also described. (author)