Hanford B Reactor

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fusion
gptkbp:closing_date gptkb:1968
gptkbp:community_impact influenced global nuclear policies
local economic effects post-decommissioning
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1955
1943
gptkbp:contribution nuclear physics research
gptkbp:cooling_system gptkb:water
once-through cooling system
gptkbp:cooling_water_source gptkb:Columbia_River
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired documentaries and studies
gptkbp:design graphite-moderated reactor
gptkbp:disbandment_date gptkb:1994
entails dismantling and waste removal
gptkbp:educational_programs tours and educational materials available
gptkbp:electrification nuclear power generation
gptkbp:emissions_standard radioactive waste
gptkbp:environmental_concerns shaped U. S. energy policies
gptkbp:environmental_impact radioactive contamination
gptkbp:facilities gptkb:B_Reactor_Museum
gptkbp:first_criticality_date December 1955
gptkbp:fuel_type uranium
gptkbp:future_plans potential for historical site development
gptkbp:historical_achievement listed on the National Register of Historic Places
gptkbp:historical_significance first large-scale plutonium production reactor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hanford B Reactor
gptkbp:legacy part of Cold War history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Hanford_Site
gptkbp:notable_feature first reactor to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons
gptkbp:nuclear_regulation influenced nuclear regulatory frameworks
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:operational_status decommissioned
gptkbp:owner gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Energy
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Hanford_Nuclear_Reservation
gptkbp:preservation_efforts efforts to maintain historical integrity
gptkbp:primary_use plutonium production
gptkbp:public_access limited access for tours
gptkbp:public_perception mixed views on nuclear energy
gptkbp:related_event nuclear accidents and safety discussions
gptkbp:research contributed to advancements in reactor technology
gptkbp:research_focus nuclear energy
gptkbp:safety multiple incidents reported
gptkbp:significance part of the Manhattan Project
gptkbp:thermal_design_power 250 megawatts
gptkbp:turbine_type gptkb:1
production reactor
BWR (Boiling Water Reactor) inspired design
gptkbp:waste_management ongoing cleanup efforts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hanford,_Washington
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3