Computed tomography in lieu of destructive analysis for heat source components

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1996 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.49890· OSTI ID:390456

Neel, S T ^[1]; Barklay, C D ^[2]

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1. Advanced Research and Applications Corporation (ARACOR), 514 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn, Ohio 45324 (United States)
2. EG&G Mound Applied Technologies, P.O. Box 3000, Miamisburg, Ohio 45343 (United States)

The radioactive decay of radioisotopes provides an extremely reliable heat source for the generation of electrical power. An obvious concern with the use of radioisotopes is insuring public safety. This paper examines the design and testing of structures in the 60 Watt Isotopic Heat Source (IHS) Heater Head Assembly that insure containment of the radioactive material. The performance of critical structures in the assembly was assessed through testing of simulant assemblies containing depleted uranium or yttrium cores (in place of the radioactive element). High velocity impact tests and X-ray computed tomography (CT) inspections were conducted on simulant assemblies. {copyright} {ital 1996 American Institute of Physics.}

• Research Organization: Mound Plant
• DOE Contract Number: AC24-88DP43495
• OSTI ID: 390456
• Report Number(s): CONF-960109--
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 361; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

07 ISOTOPE AND RADIATION SOURCES
22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
42 ENGINEERING
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
IRIDIUM
NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
RADIOISOTOPE HEAT SOURCES
URANIUM
X RADIATION
YTTRIUM