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GLEEP

GLEEP, a research reactor (graphite) in Harwell, United Kingdom, with 50 kW of thermal power, operated by Atomic Energy Research Establishment. Decommissioned, first critical in 1947.

It was one of the 46 research reactors the United Kingdom has had; 1 remains in operation today. It was the first research reactor in the United Kingdom to go critical. 4 graphite-moderated research reactors remain in operation today across 3 countries.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Harwell

Type

Graphite

Thermal power

50 kW

Operator

Atomic Energy Research Establishment

Status

Decommissioned

First criticality

1947

See also: every research reactor in United Kingdom · How research reactors work