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It was based on the design of DIDO and used enriched Uranium metal fuel, and Heavy Water as both Neutron moderator and primary coolant. There was also a Graphite Neutron Reflector surrounding the core. PLUTO was the third DIDO class reactor to become operational, after DIDO itself and HIFAR . The 26 MW PLUTO reactor went online in 1957 and was shut down in 1990 . It is expected to be completely dismantled by 2024 . SEE ALSO |
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