Phillips et al., 1979 - Google Patents
Nondestructive measurement of spent fuel assemblies at the Tokai Reprocessing and Storage Facility.[TASTEX program]Phillips et al., 1979
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- Phillips J
- Bosler G
- Halbig J
- Lee D
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Nondestructive verification of irradiated fuel assemblies is an integral part of any safeguards system for a reprocessing facility. Available techniques are discussed with respect to the level of verification provided by each. A combination of high-resolution gamma spectrometry …
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