Norway · Kjeller · 59.983, 11.033 (approximate location)

JEEP I

JEEP I, a research reactor (heavy water) in Kjeller, Norway, with 450 kW of thermal power, operated by Institute for Nuclear Energy (IFA). Decommissioned, first critical in 1951.

It was one of the 4 research reactors Norway has had; 0 remain in operation today. It was the first research reactor in Norway to go critical. 10 heavy-water research reactors remain in operation today across 7 countries. Its declared uses include isotope production and neutron scattering.

Country

Norway

City

Kjeller

Type

Heavy water

Thermal power

450 kW

Operator

Institute for Nuclear Energy (IFA)

Status

Decommissioned

First criticality

1951

Purpose

Isotope production, neutron scattering

See also: every research reactor in Norway · How research reactors work