Armitage et al., 1995 - Google Patents
A scan a source matrix correction technique for use with a reconfigurable passive neutron plutonium assay systemArmitage et al., 1995
- Document ID
- 9046133586486845000
- Author
- Armitage B
- Chard P
- Croft S
- Lambert K
- Lloyd D
- Publication year
- Publication venue
- Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
External Links
Snippet
We have developed a mobile, reconfigurable plutonium assay system consisting of eight identical passive neutron counting modules that can be used individually or in combination, allowing almost any Pu-bearing container to be assayed. Each module consists of three 3He …
- 239000011159 matrix material 0 title abstract description 24
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01T—MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
- G01T1/00—Measuring X-radiation, gamma radiation, corpuscular radiation, or cosmic radiation
- G01T1/16—Measuring radiation intensity
- G01T1/17—Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular type of detector
- G01T1/178—Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular type of detector for measuring specific activity in the presence of other radioactive substances, e.g. natural, in the air or in liquids such as rain water
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01T—MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
- G01T1/00—Measuring X-radiation, gamma radiation, corpuscular radiation, or cosmic radiation
- G01T1/16—Measuring radiation intensity
- G01T1/169—Exploration, location of contaminated surface areas in situ measurement, e.g. floor contamination monitor
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01T—MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
- G01T1/00—Measuring X-radiation, gamma radiation, corpuscular radiation, or cosmic radiation
- G01T1/16—Measuring radiation intensity
- G01T1/167—Measuring radioactive content of objects, e.g. contamination
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS
- G01V5/00—Prospecting or detecting by the use of nuclear radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
- G01V5/0008—Detecting hidden objects, e.g. weapons, explosives
- G01V5/0075—Passive interrogation
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01T—MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
- G01T7/00—Details of radiation-measuring instruments
- G01T7/02—Collecting means for receiving or storing samples to be investigated and possibly directly transporting the samples to the measuring arrangement; particularly for investigating radioactive fluids
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01T—MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
- G01T1/00—Measuring X-radiation, gamma radiation, corpuscular radiation, or cosmic radiation
- G01T1/36—Measuring spectral distribution of X-rays or of nuclear radiation spectrometry
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01T—MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
- G01T3/00—Measuring neutron radiation
- G01T3/06—Measuring neutron radiation with scintillation detectors
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- G01N23/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation not covered by G01N21/00 or G01N22/00, e.g. X-rays or neutrons
- G01N23/02—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation not covered by G01N21/00 or G01N22/00, e.g. X-rays or neutrons by transmitting the radiation through the material
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS
- G01V5/00—Prospecting or detecting by the use of nuclear radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity
- G01V5/04—Prospecting or detecting by the use of nuclear radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity specially adapted for well-logging
- G01V5/08—Prospecting or detecting by the use of nuclear radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity specially adapted for well-logging using primary nuclear radiation sources or X-rays
- G01V5/10—Prospecting or detecting by the use of nuclear radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity specially adapted for well-logging using primary nuclear radiation sources or X-rays using neutron sources
- G01V5/107—Prospecting or detecting by the use of nuclear radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity specially adapted for well-logging using primary nuclear radiation sources or X-rays using neutron sources and detecting reflected or back-scattered neutrons
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01T—MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
- G01T5/00—Recording of movements or tracks of particles; Processing or analysis of such tracks
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- G01N15/00—Investigating characteristics of particles; Investigating permeability, pore-volume, or surface-area of porous materials
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
- G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
- G21C17/00—Monitoring; Testing ; Maintaining
- G21C17/06—Devices or arrangements for monitoring or testing fuel or fuel elements outside the reactor core, e.g. for burn-up, for contamination
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
- G21C—NUCLEAR REACTORS
- G21C17/00—Monitoring; Testing ; Maintaining
- G21C17/02—Devices or arrangements for monitoring coolant or moderator
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US20060203951A1 (en) | Monitoring a sample containing a neutron source | |
Nicholas et al. | Capability and limitation study of the DDT passive-active neutron waste assay instrument | |
Armitage et al. | A scan a source matrix correction technique for use with a reconfigurable passive neutron plutonium assay system | |
US7408161B2 (en) | Investigations | |
EP1038190B1 (en) | Monitoring a sample containing a neutron source | |
McElroy Jr et al. | Design and Performance of the Integrated Waste Assay System (IWAS) | |
Crane | Measurement of uranium and plutonium in solid waste by passive photon or neutron counting and isotopic neutron source interrogation | |
Di Fulvio et al. | Neutron rodeo phase ii final report | |
Ensslin et al. | Attribute and Semiquantitative Measurements | |
Walton | Nondestructive Assay | |
Thomas et al. | SISTec: Mathematical Calibration of Large Clearance Monitors-18265 | |
Schultz et al. | DOE assay methods used for characterization of contact-handled transuranic waste | |
Melton et al. | Sensitivity and accuracy considerations for neutron assay of plutonium-contaminated waste in large containers | |
KR101466247B1 (en) | Plutonium (Pu) accounting system and method for pyroprocessing output material of U/TRU (Uranium/Transuranium) ingot | |
Jallu et al. | Cleaning up of a nuclear facility: destocking of Pu radioactive waste and nuclear Non-Destructive Assays | |
Melton | Calibration of the crated waste assay monitor (CWAM) for the low-level waste measurements for the Y-12 plant | |
McElroy et al. | Non Destructive Assay Box Counter | |
Schultz et al. | Waste characterization: What's on second | |
May et al. | Independent Quality Checking of UK Low Level Radioactive Waste for Plutonium Using the SCK• CEN Hexagon 2000 Passive Neutron Coincidence Counter | |
JPH05297184A (en) | Mixer-settler, method for measuring its neutron multiplication factor and calibrating method of neutron detecting device | |
Jallu et al. | The use of non-destructive passive neutron measurement methods in dismantling and radioactive waste characterization | |
Schultz et al. | Application of nondestructive assay technology in Oak Ridge National Laboratory's waste management program | |
Jackson Jr et al. | Plutonium waste drum monitor. | |
Koehler et al. | ORNL Measurements at Hanford Waste Tank TX-118 | |
Ricci et al. | Review of NDA technology for enrichment plant safeguards |