BAEC TRIGA research reactor: 35 years' experience
by Abdul Malek Soner; Abdullah Al Mahmud; Moazzem Hossain; Sayed Hossain; Mobasher Ahmed; Rakibul Hasan; Bodhroddoza Shohag; Nusrat Jahan; Mohammad Mezbah Uddin; Ashraful Haque
International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology (IJNEST), Vol. 16, No. 1, 2022

Abstract: BAEC TRIGA Research Reactor (BTRR) is the only nuclear reactor in Bangladesh. It's a valuable tool for a wide variety of research accomplishments and serves as an excellent source of neutrons. The BTRR has been operating since 14th September 1986. The reactor is used in various fields of research and utilisation, such as, neutronics and radiological safety analysis, neutron activation analysis, neutron radiography, neutron scattering, radioisotopes production, training of manpower, education, etc. BTRR is continuously playing its part in the development of nuclear sector in Bangladesh. Excluding some incidents, BTRR operation has been successfully carried out till now. The few incidents such as decay tank incident and others were solved mostly locally and in some cases with the help of IAEA and experts from abroad. Installation of new digital control console was a big step for BTRR to strengthen the operation safety. The purpose of this paper is to present the 35 years of operating experience of the sole reactor in Bangladesh. Maintenance experience, some modification and upgradation work and areas of utilisation of BTRR are also presented through this work.

Online publication date: Mon, 13-Feb-2023

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