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A High Level Gamma Alarm for Criticality Monitoring

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4677637· OSTI ID:4677637
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  1. Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (United States). Savannah River Lab.
A monitor was developed that detects the gamma radiation from a nuclear accident and gives visible and audible alarms when the radiation exceeds a predetermined level. The instrument also gives a failure alarm when certain common internal malfunctions occur. Auxiliary alarm contacts are available for use with external alarm systems. The instrument is battery powered and, consequently, is unaffected by short-term power outages. A charger maintains the alarm battery at full power.
Research Organization:
Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (United States). Savannah River Lab.
Sponsoring Organization:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC); USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
NSA Number:
NSA-19-004452
OSTI ID:
4677637
Report Number(s):
DP--921
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English