RP-10
RP-10 is a 10 MWth pool-type research reactor located at the Centro Nuclear Huarangal in Lima, Peru, operated by IPEN. Designed by Argentina’s INVAP, it remains operational and is significant for isotope production, neutron activation, and training in the region. It supports Peru’s civilian nuclear
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RP-10
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Peru Peru Operator: ipen--instituto-peruano-de-energ-a-nuclear Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 10 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
RP-10 is a 10 MWth pool-type research reactor located at the Centro Nuclear Huarangal in Lima, Peru, operated by IPEN. Designed by Argentina’s INVAP, it remains operational and is significant for isotope production, neutron activation, and training in the region. It supports Peru’s civilian nuclear research and medical applications.
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Centro Nuclear Huarangal, Lima. Argentine INVAP design. 10 MWth open pool.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - RP-10 — Official record of RP-10 reactor details in Peru.
- World Nuclear Association - Nuclear Power in Peru [UNVERIFIED] — Overview of nuclear activities and research reactors in Peru.
- IPEN Official Website — Website of the Peruvian Institute of Nuclear Energy, operator of RP-10.
- Wikipedia - RP-10 Reactor [UNVERIFIED] — General information on the RP-10 research reactor.
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