DHRUVA REACTOR

 

No. Item Description
1 Reactor Type  Tank type 
2 Date of Criticality  August 8,1985
3 Reactor Power 100 MW(Maximum) 
4 Fuel Material Natural Uranium 
5 Fuel Element Rods
6 Fuel Cladding Aluminium 
7 Total weight of Fuel 6.61 T
8 Core Size 3.87m(H)x3.72m(D)
9 Max Neutron Flux Density 1.8x10.0E+14
10 Moderator Heavy water
11 Coolant Heavy water
12 Control Rods Cadmium
13 Uses Basic research; reactor technology;isotope production; training