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Whiteshell reactor WR-1 goes into service at Pinawa
The Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment WR-1 reactor at Pinawa near Winnipeg enters service. Dr Mooradian, long associated with Chalk River, leads development while U S AEC Euratom observers monitor startup. WR-1 uses organic liquids as heat transfer medium with heavy water moderator and aims to cut electricity costs through diverse engineering tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooradian
Chalk River Nuclear Laboratories
Kelvin Technical High School
Winni
University of Sastchewan
University of Uri
of Atomic Energy of Canada Tech
Three Ears
Deep River
Manitoba
Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
Pinawa
Winnipeg River
Winnipeg
United States Atomic Energy Commission
U.S
Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment
European Nuclear Agency
Euratom
Canadian General Electric Company Limited
WNRE
WR-1