Science and Technology-APSARA PROJECT IS BEING UPGRADED


 

·         Apsara is Asia’s first nuclear research reactor.

·         It was a light water moderated reactor.

·         It was utilised for various experiments including neutron activation analysis, radiation damage studies, forensic research, neutron radiography, and shielding experiments.

·         In 2009 , it was shut down for upgradation .

·         The upgraded model is indigenously made.

·         It uses plate type dispersion fuel elements made of Low Enrichment Uranium.

·         The upgraded version will have high level of neutron flux.

·         This will increase the production of radio-isotope for India about 50%.

·         It will also be extensively used for research in nuclear physics, material science and radiation shielding.

·         The radioisotopes produced by it will be also used in the field food preservation, agriculture, and other industries apart from medicine for diagnosis.

 



 

 

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