
The University of Missouri Research Reactor Center has an impeccable 50+ year record of safe operation. This safety record is a combination of stringent NRC-directed safety regulations, high-quality technical and operations staff, and a philosophy of proactive, preventive maintenance. MURR operates 6.5 days per week; 52 weeks per year.
Power Level | 10MWth |
Power Density, Core | 303 kW/liter with peaking factor greater than 3 |
Primary Coolant Operating Temperature, Outlet | 136° F Th |
Primary Coolant Operating Pressure | 80 psia |
Core, Fuel Type | Open pool PWR, HEU aluminide fuel |
LEU Conversion Feasibility Study | [In process] |
Reflector | Beryllium and graphite |
Flux Trap, Peak | 4.5 x 1014 n/(cm2sec) |
License Status | 20-year license renewal in 2017 |