Inside the only nuclear reactor in Vietnam

For more than 50 years, Da Lat nuclear reactor under Da Lat Nuclear Research Institute is the only place in our country to research and create radioactive products.

Discover inside the only nuclear reactor in Vietnam

Nuclear reactor Da Lat (Lam Dong) has a closed circle, officially operated on March 3, 1963 with a capacity of 250kW according to US technology, until 1968, it stopped.On March 20, 1984, the furnace returned to operation with double capacity.

Lo is invested many modern machines to research, measure the level of radioactivity in each area in the reactor and then transfer to the control system strictly, strict process.

Nuclear reactor has 2 floors with stair step up.The highest floor is the main mouth of the furnace, the other floor places the tools related to the operation of the furnace.

The first floor of the reactor consists of a place to store burnt fuels, a radioactivity measurement system and operating furnace support systems.

Flasks for heat exchange during furnace operation.According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Nhi Dien - Da Lat Nuclear Research Institute - each month, the reactor operates 130 hours continuously to produce some radioactive isotopes serving the medical and industrial sectors.In addition, sometimes the furnace also operates for a short time to serve experiments and research.

The mouth of the oven is closed with a strong protection system.This is the highest position of the reactor.

In order to ensure safety and ensure nuclear radiation security, staff must continuously measure the level of radiation in each area.

Automatic radioactivity measurement system, when exceeding the limit, the bell will ring.

Vent pipes (ventilation) to bring air from outside to inside.Also inside and outside must go through the radioactive treatment system strictly.

Tools inside the oven are warned to avoid danger.

The structure of the current Da Lat nuclear reactor.

Applications of Da Lat nuclear reactor.Mr. Duong Van Dong, of Da Lat Nuclear Research Institute, said that radioactive substances were prepared by irradiation of nuclear activation of stable isotopes by eutron on nuclear reactors, followed by technology. radioactive chemical treatment to obtain the final product to ensure quality for practical use.