MSR-1 Molten Salt Reactor at Abilene Christian University
Under construction · Texas · Last reported Sep 2024
Source: Autonocion.com
The MSR-1 is a 1 megawatt thermal molten salt reactor that uses uranium dissolved in molten fluoride salt as fuel. It is a research reactor located in a science building at Abilene Christian University in West Texas, across the street from a student dormitory. It operates near atmospheric pressure and does not generate electricity. The project has a federal construction permit issued by the NRC in
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Nuclear, Education
- Location
- Abilene, Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Autonocion.com
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The MSR-1 is a 1 megawatt thermal molten salt reactor that uses uranium dissolved in molten fluoride salt as fuel. It is a research reactor located in a science building at Abilene Christian University in West Texas, across the street from a student dormitory. It operates near atmospheric pressure and does not generate electricity. The project has a federal construction permit issued by the NRC in 2024 and aims for first operation in 2028. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Abilene |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Nuclear, Education |
Article published date | 2026-07-18 |
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