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Carolinas CVTR

Carolinas–Virginia Tube Reactor (CVTR), also known as Parr Nuclear Station, was an experimental pressurized tube heavy water nuclear power reactor at Parr, South Carolina in Fairfield County. It was built and operated by the Carolinas Virginia Nuclear Power Associates.

Carolinas CVTR

Technical Specifications

Capacity
17 MW
Reactor Type
PHWR
Model
Prototype
IAEA ID
600

Timeline

Construction Started
January 1, 1960
Operational From
December 18, 1963
Shutdown Date
January 10, 1967
Current Status
Shutdown

Location

Country
United States
Region
South Carolina
Coordinates
34.2630°, -81.3300°

Data source: WNA/IAEA • Last verified against IAEA PRIS database