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IMPROVEMENTS IN FISSION PRODUCT DETECTION SYSTEMS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4208674
A fuel element rupture detection system is described which is based on detection of the solids from gaseous fission product decay. Decay solids are precipitated from the coolant gas on a negative electrode by a radial electrostatic field. The electrode is withdrawn at suitable intervals to a counting chamber. A shielded proportional counter here measures beta activity of the electrode and alternately of an extension of the electrode. The difference of these measurements represents solid fission product activity. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-006480
OSTI ID:
4208674
Report Number(s):
GB 818685
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English