Organisation
Mission
NRG in Petten, the Netherlands, is working on the design and the construction of a new nuclear reactor; PALLAS. The PALLAS project’s aim is to construct and operate the PALLAS reactor. The PALLAS reactor will take over the main functions of the HFR in an effective and efficient manner:
- Production of medical isotopes
- Irradiation with neutrons for technical and scientific research
- Training and education
PALLAS will do this without extensive upgrades in the first 30 years after commencement of operation.
PALLAS is a modern and safe reactor that will fill the world’s nuclear medicine cupboard: isotopes for diagnostics and cancer therapy. Growing prosperity and an ageing world population is increasing the demand for these medical isotopes together with co-operation with academic hospitals.
PALLAS is also the asset where research workers will examine the energy supplies of the future:
- components and fuels for fusion reactors,
- new generation sustainable fission reactors and
- material for durable energy sources.
Finally, PALLAS will contribute to solving the questions of today: nuclear waste and safely operating existing nuclear plants.
Project team
PALLAS is an initiative of the Nuclear Research & consultancy Group (NRG in Petten), the Joint Research Centre (JRC in Petten), Covidien (Petten) and the Reactor Institute Delft (RID, Technical University Delft).
NRG, who is currently the license holder and operator of the High Flux Reactor, is leading the PALLAS project. The role of NRG in the project includes:
- overall project management
- technical specifications
- assessment of bidders and their qualifications
- technical dialogue with bidders
- licensing
- communication
Project director PALLAS
Mr. ir. Paul G.T. de Jong
T +31 224 568281, E paulgtdejong@nrg.eu, F +31 224 568912
PO Box 25, 1755 ZG Petten
Project manager PALLAS
Mr. ir. Bob van der Schaaf
T +31 224 564665, E vanderschaaf@nrg.eu, F +31 224 568912
PO Box 25, 1755 ZG Petten
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