The Special Power Excursion Reactor Test Program known as SPERT was a series of tests focusing on the safety of nuclear reactors. It was commissioned in 1954 by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission to be run by the Phillips Petroleum Company.
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SPERT-I
The SPERT-I reactor became operational in July 1955 with the first tests being performed in September.
SPERT-II
The SPERT-II reactor became operational in March 1960.
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