The multifunction neutron irradiator (MNI)

The Multifunction Neutron Irradiator (MNI) under design is a small-type neutron source reactor, for studying the Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) for human brain glioblastoma and other uses in neutron technology such as Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA), short-lived radioistope production, and some fundamental researches. The reactor core is designed to have passive safety and the process control of the reactor operations is fully computerized. There are two operational anodes: The routine operation mode with reactor power 20 30 kW and flux 1X10 n - cm - s and the enhanced power operation mode for medical irradiation. The irradiator can be located in a medical center, research institute or university.