Budapest Research Reactor (BRR)
Based in Budapest, Hungary, the Budapest Research Reactor (BRR) is a vital facility under the Centre for Energy Research, part of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. This 10 MWth D2O-moderated pool reactor supports neutron scattering and isotope production with around 15 neutron beam instruments. It
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Budapest Research Reactor (BRR)
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Hungary Hungary Operator: centre-for-energy-research--ek Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 10 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Based in Budapest, Hungary, the Budapest Research Reactor (BRR) is a vital facility under the Centre for Energy Research, part of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. This 10 MWth D2O-moderated pool reactor supports neutron scattering and isotope production with around 15 neutron beam instruments. It has been operational for decades, aiding Hungary's civilian nuclear research.
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Budapest. D2O-moderated. ~15 neutron beam instruments. Part of Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - Budapest Research Reactor [UNVERIFIED] — Official record of the BRR in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - Budapest Research Reactor [UNVERIFIED] — General overview and historical context of the reactor.
- Centre for Energy Research (EK) - Official Site [UNVERIFIED] — Official website of the operator, part of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
- World Nuclear Association - Hungary Profile — Country-specific information on Hungary's nuclear research and energy programs.
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