experimental breeder reactor no. 1 (ebr-i) atomic museum
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experimental breeder reactor no. 1 (ebr-i) atomic museum印象
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We were on our way to Idaho Falls after leaving Craters of the Moon and we saw this site was open for free so we stopped in. What a great little find and piece of history. This building is the site where they first was able to make energy using the Atom. I recommend this quick stop.
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It's not too often that you have the opportunity to see a nuclear reactor up close. This one may be a little old but it's very interesting to see what they were able to accomplish back then. This was the very first reactor to provide power in the world. Make time to see this for sure.
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Saw signs for this as the wife and I were driving across Idaho, to go to Craters of the Moon. Then I realized that the Idaho National Lab, was "The Site", outside of Blackfoot, where the Navy did its Secret Nuclear Research. I saw the turn off for the EBR 1 Complex, and its Free Tour. I made the turn and followed it to the complex. I went in and took a self guided tour. This is a very impressive facility and well worth your time. This is better than the Titan Missile Museum in Tucson, AZ. The only downside of this tour is that you will glow in the dark for awhile due to the extra radiation that you will be exposed to. Not a whole lot, but be aware of it.Also do not miss the engines for the B-54 Bombers! They were suppose to be Nuclear Powered.
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I was a Radiation Safety Officer and Nondestructive Test Technician for many years, so touring the reacrtor brough back many memories for me.We were led on a guided tour by an intern called Payton, and she was professional, knowledgeable and entertaining during that tour. We also had time to explore on our own, and had time to play with a mockup of the EBR-II control panel.
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Located near Arco, Idaho, EBR-I Atomic Museum, a National Historic Landmark, recounts the history of the world's first electricity generating nuclear power plant and a successor project, EBR-II. An orientation video relies on interviews with EBR-I engineers and workers to place EBR-I in historic context. Exhibits describe how the facility was commissioned, built and operated and how EBR-I contributed to further developments related to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. An exhibit in the EBR-II section provides a control panel for hands-on experience in running a nuclear power facility. Another exhibit discusses the geology of southern Idaho and attempts to explain why a nuclear reaction was build over a major aquifer in a volcanic region. Use the available brochure to take the self-guided tour, or sign up for a guide-led tour. Highly recommended. Free. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. If time allows, a quick trip through nearby Atomic City, might be interesting. This once bustling town is now almost a ghost town, but it shows traces of its past ties to the nuclear power industry.
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This museum was one of the highlights of our trip. They have done a very nice job of preserving the place and explaining how the nuclear reactor works. You get a bit of propaganda with your visit, so do your homework. All in all, I highly recommend a visit to this museum. We all enjoyed it.
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This is a wonderful side trip of the main road. The EBR-1 is the first breeder reactor (nuclear power plant) in the world that produced electricity (to the nearby town of Arco). It is open to the public for no fee. Everything is labeled and well explained in the brochure. I loved it.
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There's not much in the Idaho desert- but there is EBR1 ! It's a surprisingly well done little museum, with ample information, and a multitude of displays. We stopped without planning to spend a lot of time there, but I wish we did, there was a lot to see and read- especially if you're interested in science.
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I must admit my bias toward all nuclear research facilities - physics and radiation all safety was my university major, although I never worked in that field after graduation. EBR-I offers an insight into technology used at the dawn of nuclear era. It is amazing how little, in modern sense, is needed to operate the reactor and to conduct research. A look at that old technology teaches not to over complicate engineering design, and rely on basic physical principles rather than complex control systems (take a closer look at EBR-II exhibit).Do not miss a large device near the parking lot - this is a real operating nuclear jet engine! It was oversized for planes of its age, so it was only tested on the ground for over 180 hours.
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Exciting to imagine the 50's and 60's era, and the birth of nuclear energy in this form. Well laid out. Much to be gained by taking the tour which explains a lot, but the self guided option also gives you time to really examine things. Guides will take as much time as you need.@PopTopBob - you need to understand that this is a small establishment. The government didn't even allow them to display one of the original 4 lightbulbs that were powered by the first successful experiment on 12/20/51. All 4 were whisked away to be displayed at more "important" facilities. A bad review is not the way to help EBR-I be open Labor Day Weekend, or even more frequently. I hope you make it back there - it was great.