Research reactor center

Abstract

The IEA-R1 was the seed of the whole Nuclear and Energy Research Institute (IPEN), and, in the beginning, the buildings around this facility have housed all thenexisting branches including operation and maintenance (O&M) of the IEA-R1 itself, the nuclear physics and radiochemistry divisions, etc. In the end of 70s these three sections were assembled into a single unit called COURP (Center of Operation and Utilization of Research Reactor), located in those same blocks. In 2000 this administrative structure gave origin to the Research Reactor Center (CRPq). This center governs the O&M of the IEA-R1 and its utilization. CRPq has two departments, one responsible for O&M, certain products and services related to neutron irradiations, whereas the other – for their utilization by researchers and for education. It has 59 employees, 10 Post-docs and around 90 students at different levels. In addition to the O&M, CRPq is involved into research and development work and offers services for society. All CRPq activities are monitored by integrate management system under ISO 9001 certification.