Portuguese Research Reactor (RPI)
The Portuguese Research Reactor (RPI) was located at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal, and operated by IST/LPSR. This 1 MWth pool-type reactor supported neutron activation and training until its permanent shutdown in 2013. It played a role in advancing civilian nuclear research and edu
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Portuguese Research Reactor (RPI)
Status: SHUTDOWN_PERMANENT Category: RESEARCH Country: Portugal Portugal Operator: ist-lpsr Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 1 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
The Portuguese Research Reactor (RPI) was located at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal, and operated by IST/LPSR. This 1 MWth pool-type reactor supported neutron activation and training until its permanent shutdown in 2013. It played a role in advancing civilian nuclear research and education during its operational period.
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Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon. Portuguese Research Reactor. Shut down 2013.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA Research Reactor Database [UNVERIFIED] — General database for research reactors, including the Portuguese Research Reactor (RPI).
- Wikipedia: Portuguese Research Reactor [UNVERIFIED] — Overview of the reactor's history, operation, and shutdown.
- Instituto Superior Técnico — Official website of the operator, IST, which hosted the RPI.
- World Nuclear Association: Nuclear Power in Portugal [UNVERIFIED] — Country profile with information on Portugal's nuclear research activities.
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