READY FOR THE FUTURE - 70 YEARS OPERATION OF THE FRG-RESEARCH REACTORS

As probably demonstrated the GKSS research centre is believing that th ere is all ongoing great need for research activities with neutrons su pplied as cold oi thermal neutrons from the research reactor FRG-1 for at least 15 more years. For this reason the experimental facilities a re continuously updated, the core design and the neutron spectrum are optimized for the experimental usage, the staff has to be well trained and large enough to enable a high availability and of course, the res earch reactor must be continuously upgraded to overcome the effects of ageing, to follow the today safety requirements and to ensure continu ous operation. At present all activities are being made are demanded b y the responsible users, operators, managers and the advisory board of the GKSS research centre and we have to stay on this way. For all the se reasons we believe that the FRG-I history call be taken as no excel lent example how to manage the ageing of research reactors.