GHARR-1
GHARR-1, a Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR), is located at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) in Accra, Ghana. With a thermal power of 30 kWth, it supports civilian research through neutron activation analysis and training, enhancing nuclear education in the region. The reactor remains
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GHARR-1
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Ghana Ghana Operator: gaec--ghana-atomic-energy-commission Type: MNSR MNSR Capacity: 0.03 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
GHARR-1, a Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR), is located at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) in Accra, Ghana. With a thermal power of 30 kWth, it supports civilian research through neutron activation analysis and training, enhancing nuclear education in the region. The reactor remains operational, serving as a key facility for Ghana’s nuclear research program.
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Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (Chinese MNSR design) at GAEC, Accra. 30 kWth. Used for NAA and education.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - GHARR-1 — Official record of GHARR-1 in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - Ghana Research Reactor-1 — General overview and background on GHARR-1.
- Ghana Atomic Energy Commission — Official website of the operator, GAEC, with information on nuclear research in Ghana.
- World Nuclear Association - Ghana Profile [UNVERIFIED] — Country profile detailing Ghana’s nuclear research and energy plans.
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