ALPR (Argonne Low Power Reactor, or Stationary Low-Power Reactor)
In 1954, the Army Reactors Branch of the Atomic Energy Commission was apprised of a requirement for nuclear power plants to replace diesel generators and boilers as the primary source of electrical power and space heat at remote radar stations north of the Arctic Circle. Designs for low-power nuclear plants were solicited by the Army Reactors Branch.
In late 1955, Argonne National Laboratory was authorized to design, construct, and test the prototype Argonne Low Power Reactor (ALPR) as an ultimate member of a family of nuclear power plants to produce electric power and heat at remote military bases.
Electrical power and space heat was first generated by ALPR on October 24, 1958. It generated about 200 kW(e) plus 400 kW(t) for space heating.
For more information, visit www.ne.anl.gov/About/reactors....