Da Lat nuclear furnace works again

Da Lat Nuclear Kiln has been operating again, after 3 months of suspension to replace fuel reacted with low-enriched uranium.

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Dr. Nguyen Nhi Dien, Director of the Da Lat Nuclear Research Institute, said today that the nuclear reactor was operating again.

"Da Lat nuclear reactor is running 92 low-fuel fuel bundles, to produce radioactive isotopes supplied to domestic hospitals, proceeding to treat some serious diseases" , Dr. Dien said. .

Da Lat nuclear reactor. (Photos: Wikipedia)

At the end of November, all fuel with 36% richness was replaced by fuel with 19.75% richness. Since 2007, Vietnam has participated in the Da Lat kiln fuel conversion program from high-quality fuel (HEU) to low-fuel fuel (LEU).

This is part of a joint effort of three countries, Vietnam, Russia, the United States and the International Energy Agency (IAEA), to enhance the use of nuclear for peaceful purposes, minimizing the risk of insecurity for The world is from rich uranium fuel, fulfilling its commitment to non-proliferation.

Recently, Vietnam and Russia have signed an agreement on the transport of used fuel rods of the Da Lat nuclear research reactor to Russia. According to the plan, the transportation to Russia of high-quality fuel bars will be completed in May 2013.