First we were briefed on IFE's research activities, and as they are aimed at solving the world's energy problems, IFE's activities are many and interesting.
Tor Bjørnstad told us about non-radioactive tracers and how they are used to understand the flows in oil and gas reservoirs. Then Magnus Sørby explained why we need to find new ways of 
binding hydrogen for hydrogen cars so that we won't have to drive around with an extra trailer for the fuel. Harald Johansen talked about CO2 management, and how CO2 also can be a resource not just waste that must be disposed of.
We were led to the reactor. Two in the group were given to carry measuring equipment for radioactivity - just in case - and then we entered the control room. The control room is very much as it 
was when the reactor was built, but of course modernised. Still, the old wall charts works very well in explaining how the reactor works.
When entering the reactor room we had to go through an airlock system before entering the main sight. 
And on the way Tor Bjørnstad and Magnus Sørby explained.
How will your kitten look after being in contact with the neutrons produced in a JEEP-II reactor?
And the visit ended with a great lunch.
We thank IFE for an interesting and instructive tour.
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