Special Power Excursion Reactor Test Program

The Special Power Excursion Reactor Test Program (SPERT) was a series of tests focusing on the safety of nuclear reactors.Nuclear Safety — A review of Recent Developments. Volume 2, Number 3. pgs. 15-16. It was commissioned in 1954 by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, to be run by the Phillips Petroleum Company.J. Dugone (November 1965). "SPERT III Reactor Facility: E-Core Revision".

Reactors SPERT-I The SPERT-I reactor became operational in July 1955, with the first tests being performed in September.W. E. Nyer, S. G. Forbes. SPERT I Reactor Safety Studies.

SPERT-II The SPERT-II reactor became operational in March 1960.

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External links by SPERT researcher