The Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment
The Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment
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Documentary
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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.
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Budget
$--
Revenue
$--
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Runtime
20 mins
Rating
7.4/10
Release Date
01 January 1969
Country
United States of America