Dhruva
Located at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Trombay, Mumbai, India, Dhruva is a 100 MWth heavy water-moderated research reactor. As India’s largest neutron source, it supports critical studies in neutron scattering, isotope production, and materials testing. Operational since 1985, it rem
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Dhruva
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: India India Operator: bhabha-atomic-research-centre--barc Type: Heavy water [Heavy water](/library/wiki/technologies/Heavy water) Capacity: 100 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
Located at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Trombay, Mumbai, India, Dhruva is a 100 MWth heavy water-moderated research reactor. As India’s largest neutron source, it supports critical studies in neutron scattering, isotope production, and materials testing. Operational since 1985, it remains a cornerstone of India’s nuclear research infrastructure.
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D2O-moderated tank reactor at BARC Trombay, Mumbai. Natural uranium fuel. Largest neutron source in India.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - Dhruva — Official record of Dhruva reactor details in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - Dhruva Reactor — General overview and historical context of the Dhruva research reactor.
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) — Official website of the operator, providing information on research facilities including Dhruva.
- World Nuclear Association - Nuclear Power in India — Country profile with details on India's nuclear research and power infrastructure.
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