The Training Reactor VR-1 - 30 Years of Operation

Abstract

The training reactor VR-1 is a nuclear facility operated by Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU in Prague). It is a zero power reactor utilised mainly for the education and training and more than 25 experiments at multiple levels of difficulty are offered. The reactor is firmly connected in the international organizations and has the highest reputation for the training performance. In December 2020, the reactor will achieve 30 years of its successful operation. The anniversary is a good opportunity for a thorough retrospective of such a unique facility. History of the VR-1 reactor operation can be used as an inspiration for other operators of similar nuclear facilities.