Nuclear power reactors, reactor types and technologies | IAEA Nuclear power reactors produce energy by initiating and controlling a sustained nuclear chain reaction Currently, over 400 such reactors in 32 countries provide about 10 per cent of the world’s electricity The IAEA fosters an international information exchange and collaboration on technological innovations in different reactor technologies
What are Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs)? | IAEA Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) are nuclear fission reactors in which either the fuel and or the coolant is a molten salt Molten salt is salt which liquifies at elevated temperatures and can store massive amounts of thermal energy at atmospheric pressure When used as fuel the molten salt is dissolved with fissile material A fissile material is defined as one which is capable of fission (a
Nuclear Power Reactors in the World | IAEA This is the 44th edition of Reference Data Series No 2, which presents the most recent reactor data available to the IAEA It contains summarized information as of the end of 2023 on power reactors operating, under construction and shut down as well as performance data on reactors operating in the IAEA Member States
Nuclear Research reactor applications | IAEA Research reactor applications Research reactors play an important role in the development of nuclear science and technology They are used for basic research, radioisotope production, neutron scattering and radiography, and material characterization and testing
Research Reactor Database (RRDB) | IAEA The IAEA's Research Reactor Database (RRDB) is an authoritative database containing technical information on over 800 research reactors, including critical and sub-critical assemblies in 67 countries
IAEA Completes Integrated Safety Assessment Mission for Bolivias First . . . An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said that the Agency for Nuclear Energy of Bolivia (ABEN), operator of Bolivia's first nuclear research reactor (RB‑01) that is under construction, has developed a management system implementing the IAEA's safety standards As ABEN approaches completion of the construction phase and prepares to commission the reactor, the review
What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)? | IAEA Small modular reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW (e) per unit, which is about one-third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power reactors
Small Modular Reactors: Advances in SMR Developments 2024 This publication aims to provide Member States with a concise overview of the latest developments regarding SMR technology worldwide It explores SMRs under development, their potential growth trajectory, and the lifecycle of SMR development from concept to decommissioning It also examines the unique global role the IAEA plays in supporting the establishment of sustainable nuclear power
What are Research Reactors? How do they Contribute to Sustainable . . . How are research reactors utilized? Research reactors are designed and utilized for experiments, education and training, as well as the production of radioisotopes for medical and industrial applications They provide a controlled environment to study and understand the behavior of materials, neutron interactions and radiation effects Beyond supporting research across many disciplines
IAEA Releases Nuclear Power Data and Operating Experience for 2023 Electricity production from nuclear power rose by 2 6 per cent last year compared to 2022, according to the operating data provided by IAEA Member States to the Power Reactor Information System (PRIS) — the IAEA’s comprehensive and publicly available database on nuclear power