Ghana Research Reactor-1
| GHARR-1 | |
|---|---|
| Operating Institution | Ghana Atomic Energy Commission |
| Location | Accra, Ghana |
| Coordinates | 5°33′N 0°12′W / 5.550°N 0.200°W |
| Type | Miniature Neutron Source Reactor |
| Power | 30 kW (thermal) |
| Construction and Upkeep | |
| Construction Began | 1994 |
| Time to Construct | 1 year |
| First Criticality | December 17, 1994 |
| Annual Upkeep Cost | 1.5 M $US |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Max Thermal Flux | 1.012 s−1 cm−2 |
| Max Fast Flux | 1.2·1012 s−1 cm−2 |
| Cooling | Light water |
| Neutron Moderator | Light water |
| Neutron Reflector | Beryllium |
The Ghana Research Reactor-1 (GHARR-1) is a nuclear research reactor located in Accra, Ghana and is the only nuclear reactor in the country. It is operated by the National Nuclear Research Institute, a sub-division of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission. The reactor is a commercial version of the Chinese Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR) design. The reactor had its first criticality on December 17, 1994.