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INCREASE-I Irradiation Experimental System Deployment at MITR

Q: What is the latest status of the project “INCREASE-I Irradiation Experimental System Deployment at MITR”?

The status recorded for “INCREASE-I Irradiation Experimental System Deployment at MITR” is ready for deployment.

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Source: American Nuclear Society (ANS)

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The INCREASE-I irradiation experimental system, part of the OECD NEA project, is designed to conduct stress-relaxation tests of stainless steel at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Reactor (MITR). It features modular and adaptable capsules for testing materials under neutron irradiation, high temperatures, and mechanical stress to improve structural materials for nuclear systems.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Steel
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: American Nuclear Society (ANS)

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The project “INCREASE-I Irradiation Experimental System Deployment at MITR” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from American Nuclear Society (ANS).

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Original status	ready for deployment
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The INCREASE-I irradiation experimental system, part of the OECD NEA project, is designed to conduct stress-relaxation tests of stainless steel at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Reactor (MITR). It features modular and adaptable capsules for testing materials under neutron irradiation, high temperatures, and mechanical stress to improve structural materials for nuclear systems.
Original sector	Nuclear Research & Applications

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Massachusetts
City	Cambridge

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Source	American Nuclear Society (ANS)
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Record type	Project
Sector	Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Steel
Article published date	2026-07-17

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