Historical US Atomic Energy Commission film produced in 1957 showing the development of small air-transportable field-assembled nuclear power plant to power remote military bases. In particular, the prototype package reactor at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia is shown. This reactor became to be known as SM-1.
The film was digitized as part of whatisnuclear.com's film preservation and publication efforts, and was made possible by the generosity of Last Energy.
Film on 16mm film obtained courtesy of the US National Archives. Colorlab performed the scanning process.
NARA ID: 88093
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Contents:
00:00 Intro to base power
02:46 Studies and design
03:50 Animations of reactor
05:54 Analysis and prototype objectives
07:17 Core design and testing
08:20 Siting at Ft. Belvoir
09:28 Contracting and detailed design
10:57 Construction
14:26 Equipment fabrication
14:50 Training
15:10 Equipment installation
16:54 Critical facility test
17:21 Vessel installation and testing
19:19 Fuel loading
21:01 Initial operation
23:19 Dedication ceremony
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