The Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment

The Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment

1969
20m
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"The Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment"

Overview

This film was produced in 1969 by Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the United States Atomic Energy Commission to inform the public regarding the history, technology, and milestones of the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment (MSRE). Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Molten Salt Reactor Experiment was designed to assess the viability of liquid fuel reactor technologies for use in commercial power generation. It operated from January 1965 through December 1969, logging more than 13,000 hours at full power during its four-year run. The MSRE was designated a nuclear historic landmark in 1994.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

oak ridge national laboratory msre molten salt reactor thorium

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1969
Status Released
Language EN
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Cast

Key Crew

Stephen Sinichak
Writer
Stephen Sinichak
Director