HIFAR Control Room | ANSTO HIFAR
From $50.00 – $2,500.00
- Series
- ANSTO HIFAR
- Year
- 2022
- Location
- Lucas Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- Edition
- Open edition
- Process
- Giclée
- Substrate
- Ilford Smooth Cotton Rag 310gsm
- Certificate
- ✓ Certificate of Authenticity included
The HIFAR Control Room reveals a complex array of dials and switches, resting untouched. This console once managed Australia's first nuclear reactor at Lucas Heights, now a relic of atomic history.
Read the story behind this series →Size Guide
This control desk at ANSTO HIFAR was manned 24 hours a day by accredited operators, overseeing the continuous operation of Australia’s first nuclear reactor. The compact layout reflects the influence of 1950s marine-type reactor technology, designed for efficiency and reliability.
At the center, the scram button provided an instant emergency shutdown, immediately lowering control rods to halt the nuclear reaction. Above, the overhead schematic illustrates the closed-circuit cooling system, while the surrounding panels display reactor trips and safety warnings. Early alert systems designed to prevent operational failures.
This print captures the precision and complexity of nuclear engineering, making it a striking piece for collectors of scientific heritage and industrial photography.
- + Editions & Collectibility
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Limited Editions — Sizes M, L, XL
Each size is a fixed edition, individually numbered and signed.
The edition count covers all framing variations combined (unframed, framed, glass-mounted).
Once sold out, the edition is closed and never reproduced.
Open Editions — Sizes XS, S
Unnumbered, but personally signed and titled by Brett Patman.
Printed on the same Canson® cotton rag stock as the limited editions. - + Print Sizes & Framing
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Sizes:
XS — 300 × 200mm (Open Edition)
S — 420 × 300mm (Open Edition)
M — 600 × 400mm (Limited Edition of 100)
L — 841 × 594mm (Limited Edition of 50)
XL — 1189 × 841mm (Limited Edition of 25)
Framing:
Unframed — white border, signed, titled, dated, and numbered on the reverse.
Framed — sustainably sourced timber in raw, white, or black finish.
Glass print — 6mm toughened low-iron glass, bevelled edge, concealed mount.
Acrylic block — freestanding, 20 × 30 × 3cm, suited to desktops and shelves.
Custom framing available on request. - + Paper & Print Quality
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Framed & Unframed: Ilford Smooth Cotton Rag 310gsm — acid-free, archival cotton stock.
Glass prints: Ilford Galerie Metallic Gloss 260gsm — face-mounted to 6mm toughened glass.
Ink: Epson UltraChrome™ HD archival pigment inks.
Longevity: 100+ year fade resistance under normal display conditions. - + Care & Handling
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Handle unframed prints with clean, dry hands.
Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Clean glass and acrylic surfaces with a soft, dry cloth.
Store unframed prints flat or rolled in a cool, dry place. - + Shipping & Delivery
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Unframed prints: 5–10 business days.
Framed and glass prints: 10–20 business days.
Worldwide shipping. Tracking provided on all orders.
Unframed prints ship in rigid mailers or protective tubes.
Framed and glass works are custom-crated for transit. - + Returns & Replacements
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All prints are made to order and non-refundable.
If your order arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with photos. We will replace it at no charge.
If packaging is visibly damaged on arrival, ask the carrier to note it before you sign.
