Author: J. R. Beyster
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Category : Isotopes
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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The Application of the Slowing Down Spectrometer to Nuclear Materials Assay
Author: J. R. Beyster
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Category : Isotopes
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Category : Isotopes
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Analysis of Spent Fuel Assay with a Lead Slowing Down Spectrometer
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Languages : en
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Assay of fissile materials in spent fuel that are produced or depleted during the operation of a reactor, is of paramount importance to nuclear materials accounting, verification of the reactor operation history, as well as for criticality considerations for storage. In order to prevent future proliferation following the spread of nuclear energy, we must develop accurate methods to assay large quantities of nuclear fuels. We analyze the potential of using a Lead Slowing Down Spectrometer for assaying spent fuel. We conclude that it is possible to design a system that will provide around 1% statistical precision in the determination of the 239Pu, 241Pu and 235U concentrations in a PWR spent-fuel assembly, for intermediate-to-high burnup levels, using commercial neutron sources, and a system of 238U threshold fission detectors. Pending further analysis of systematic errors, it is possible that missing pins can be detected, as can asymmetry in the fuel bundle.
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Assay of fissile materials in spent fuel that are produced or depleted during the operation of a reactor, is of paramount importance to nuclear materials accounting, verification of the reactor operation history, as well as for criticality considerations for storage. In order to prevent future proliferation following the spread of nuclear energy, we must develop accurate methods to assay large quantities of nuclear fuels. We analyze the potential of using a Lead Slowing Down Spectrometer for assaying spent fuel. We conclude that it is possible to design a system that will provide around 1% statistical precision in the determination of the 239Pu, 241Pu and 235U concentrations in a PWR spent-fuel assembly, for intermediate-to-high burnup levels, using commercial neutron sources, and a system of 238U threshold fission detectors. Pending further analysis of systematic errors, it is possible that missing pins can be detected, as can asymmetry in the fuel bundle.
Bibliography of Non-destructive Assay Methods for Nuclear Material Safeguards
Author: United States. Division of Nuclear Materials Security
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Category : Nuclear fuels
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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Category : Nuclear fuels
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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Nuclear Science Abstracts
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 852
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 852
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Nuclear Science Abstracts
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 1036
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 1036
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Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Hearings and Reports on Atomic Energy
Author: United States. Congress. Joint Committee on Atomic Energy
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 920
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 920
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AEC Authorizing Legislation
Author: United States. Congress. Joint Committee on Atomic Energy
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Languages : en
Pages : 658
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Languages : en
Pages : 658
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AEC Authorizing Legislation, Fiscal Year 1971
Author: United States. Congress. Joint Committee on Atomic Energy
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Languages : en
Pages : 402
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Languages : en
Pages : 402
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Safeguards Papers from ANS/AIF Winter Meeting, November 1968
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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