Special Power Excursion Reactor Test Program

The Special Power Excursion Reactor Test Program (SPERT) was a series of tests focusing on the safety of nuclear reactors.^[1] It was commissioned in 1954 by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, to be run by the Phillips Petroleum Company.^[2]

Reactors

SPERT-I

The SPERT-I reactor became operational in July 1955, with the first tests being performed in September.^[1]^[3]

SPERT-II

The SPERT-II reactor became operational in March 1960.^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Nuclear Safety — A review of Recent Developments. Volume 2, Number 3. pgs. 15-16.
↑ J. Dugone (November 1965). "SPERT III Reactor Facility: E-Core Revision".
↑ W. E. Nyer, S. G. Forbes. SPERT I Reactor Safety Studies.

External links

SPERT - Destructive Test on YouTube by SPERT researcher

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[NS-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Nuclear Safety — A review of Recent Developments. Volume 2, Number 3. pgs. 15-16.

[2] J. Dugone (November 1965). "SPERT III Reactor Facility: E-Core Revision".

[3] W. E. Nyer, S. G. Forbes. SPERT I Reactor Safety Studies.

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