Jules Horowitz takes shape

摘要

Over the last 50 years materials testing reactors have provided essential support for nuclear power programmes within the European Union. However, the majority of these facilities will reach 50 years old by 2020, leading to the increased probability of shutdowns. MTRs are key for the development and qualification of materials and fuels. They are used to optimise and demonstrate the safe operations of existing power reactors and to support future reactor design. In this context, the Jules Horowitz Reactor (JHR) has been identified on the European Commission's Research Infrastructures Roadmap since 2008.