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Lucens

The Lucens reactor was a 6 MW experimental nuclear power reactor built next to Lucens, Vaud, Switzerland. After its connection to the electrical grid on 29 January 1968, the reactor only operated for a year before it suffered an accident on 21 January 1969.

Lucens

Technical Specifications

Capacity
7 MW
Reactor Type
HWGCR
Model
HWGCR: 2-loops
IAEA ID
966

Timeline

Construction Started
April 1, 1962
Shutdown Date
January 21, 1969
Current Status
Shutdown

Location

Country
Switzerland
Region
Canton of Vaud
Coordinates
46.6930°, 6.8270°

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