Types of nuclear research reactors

This lecture is intended to give insight on the different types of nuclear research reactors constructed and operated in the world since the beginning of 50s. Since that time a large number of reactors with different types have been constructed and operated; different fuel and enrichment, different moderators, different design, operating features, etc. A classification based on reactor power size is adopted in this lecture demonstrate the different types of research reactors. Some characteristics featuring the objectives and use of the different types research reactors is given in the lecture which displays characteristic data as given in the IAEA directories of research reactors for 2 types widely used research reactors. 2 fig., 2 tab