发明名称 |
Monitoring of neutron and gamma radiation |
摘要 |
An improved method and apparatus for performing measurements related to spent nuclear fuel burnup is disclosed. The use of temperature- and radiation-resistant semiconductor detectors permits simultaneous monitoring of neutron and gamma ray emission rates from spent fuel, as well as providing axial burnup gradient information. The semiconductor detectors preferably comprise SiC. The method and apparatus provide significant cost reductions, lowered radiation exposures and increased operational safety during spent fuel monitoring operations.
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申请公布号 |
US5969359(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1999.10.19 |
申请号 |
US19970851237 |
申请日期 |
1997.05.05 |
申请人 |
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY |
发明人 |
RUDDY, FRANCIS HENRY;DULLOO, ABDUL RAHEEM;CONGEDO, THOMAS VINCENT;SEIDEL, JOHN GEORGE |
分类号 |
G21C17/06;(IPC1-7):G21C17/02;G01T3/08 |
主分类号 |
G21C17/06 |
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