Nuclear power reactors, reactor types and technologies | IAEA
Sep 8, 2025 · Nuclear power reactors produce energy by initiating and controlling a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Currently, over 400 such reactors in 32 countries provide about 10 per …
Frequently Asked Chernobyl Questions - International Atomic …
1. What caused the Chernobyl accident? On April 26, 1986, the Number Four RBMK reactor at the nuclear power plant at Chernobyl, Ukraine, went out of control during a test at low-power, …
What are Research Reactors? How do they Contribute to …
More than one third of the nuclear reactors in operation around the world are used for research, educational purposes and the production of radioisotopes, rather than for power generation. …
IAEA Releases Nuclear Power Data and Operating Experience for …
Aug 20, 2024 · Electricity production from nuclear power rose by 2.6 per cent last year compared to 2022, according to the operating data provided by IAEA Member States to the Power …
Small Modular Reactors: Advances in SMR Developments 2024
Jul 7, 2024 · This publication aims to provide Member States with a concise overview of the latest developments regarding SMR technology worldwide. It explores SMRs under development, …
Research Reactor Database (RRDB) - International Atomic Energy …
The IAEA's Research Reactor Database (RRDB) is an authoritative database containing technical information on over 800 research reactors, including critical and sub-critical assemblies in 71 …
Small modular reactors (SMR) | IAEA
Jul 7, 2024 · Small and medium-sized or modular reactors are an option to fulfil the need for flexible power generation for a wider range of users and applications. Small modular reactors, …
Nuclear Data Services | IAEA
Jan 15, 2020 · The IAEA provides fundamental nuclear data for energy and non-energy applications, as well as atomic data for fusion energy research. Reliable atomic and nuclear …
Power Reactor Information System (PRIS) | IAEA
The Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), developed and maintained by the IAEA for over five decades, is a comprehensive database focusing on nuclear power plants worldwide. PRIS …
Nuclear research reactors | IAEA
Nov 11, 2024 · Research reactors are nuclear reactors used for research, development, education and training. They produce neutrons for use in industry, medicine, agriculture and …