Abstract
The Finnish TRIGA reactor, FiR 1, started operation in 1962. From early
on the reactor created versatile research to support the national nuclear
program as well as generally the industry and health care sector. Production
of short-lived
radioisotopes is still a basic service. Education and training play a role in
the form of university courses and training of nuclear industry personnel in
the Baltic region.
In the 1990’s a BNCT cancer treatment facility was build. Over 200 patient
irradiations have been performed since May 1999. FiR 1 is one of the few
facilities in the world providing these treatments. A long term strategy is
being worked out for FiR 1 by VTT supported by an independent survey. The
survey recommends operation of the reactor at least till 2016 to enable
continuation of the promising
development of BNCT in parallel of developing accelerator based neutron
sources for this treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | RRFM 2009 Transactions |
| Place of Publication | Vienna |
| Publisher | International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA |
| Pages | 412-416 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-92-95064-07-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 13th Annual Topical Meeting on Research Reactor Fuel Management, RRFM 2009 - Vienna, Austria Duration: 22 Mar 2009 → 25 Mar 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | 13th Annual Topical Meeting on Research Reactor Fuel Management, RRFM 2009 |
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| Abbreviated title | RRFM 2009 |
| Country/Territory | Austria |
| City | Vienna |
| Period | 22/03/09 → 25/03/09 |