An overall view of the polar crane, to the top plate, to the mezzanine, to the 5-metre level, and finally, to the basement.
The picture shows the 900-tonne reactor block comprised mainly of concrete with a lead lining surrounded by various ancillary equipment and access platforms.
The reactor itself has a height and diameter of 2 meters.
Neutron scattering instruments on the middle floor.
The reactor is relatively small compared to the overall size of this structure.
The two tall flasks on the right side of the top plate were used to load and unload fuel into the reactor. Flasks were lifted directly over the top plate to load and unload.
The reactor comprises 25 fuel elements, each with approximately 10 months of usage before they are spent.
Top Plate to Basement is part of the Lost Collective 'ANSTO HIFAR' series.