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United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: Atomic Energy Establishment, Winfrith: Steam...

Catalogue reference: AB 37

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AB 37

This series contains correspondence and papers concerning the Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor (SGHWR). The reactor was constructed to demonstrate the system, generate electricity (100 megawatts), and provide a test facility for development...

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AB 37

Title
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: Atomic Energy Establishment, Winfrith: Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor: Correspondence and Papers
Date

1957-1982

Description

This series contains correspondence and papers concerning the Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor (SGHWR). The reactor was constructed to demonstrate the system, generate electricity (100 megawatts), and provide a test facility for development purposes. The reactor began full power operation in 1968.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)

Language

English

Physical description

42 file(s)

Access conditions

Open

Immediate source of acquisition

From 1990 United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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Topics
Nuclear energy
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Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C1652/

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United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: Atomic Energy Establishment, Winfrith: Steam Generating Heavy Water Reactor: Correspondence and Papers

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