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Jules Horowitz Reactor (RJH): Building an experimental reactor to meet a key scientific and technological challenge

 

 

Location: Cadarache (13)
Project completion year: 2016
Duration: 8 years

  • The challenges

    The challenges

    The Jules Horowitz Reactor (RJH) is a water-cooled, moderated pool-type experimental reactor with a neutron output of 100 MW:

    - high neutron flux irradiation experiments, aimed at improving or qualifying materials and fuels for current and future reactors;

    - applications in industry, medicine and research, including the production of significant quantities of radio isotopes for medical use, in response to public health concerns.

  • Solutions

    Solutions

    - A response with partners who are experts in their fields (radiation protection and networks) for a comprehensive offering;

    - Design, engineering and production of the RJH's radiological detection system, comprising 3 sub-systems: ambient and stack radiological monitoring, dosimetric monitoring and non-contamination monitoring of personnel and equipment;

    - Technical solution, proposed with the support of a key subcontractor in the field of radiation protection, to guarantee the compatibility of the beacons with the supervision of other CEA facilities.