Operation and modification of the HEDL Neutron Radiography Facility (NRF). [LMFBR]

Conference · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:5609551

Tomlinson, R L; Perfect, J F

The Neutron Radiography Facility (NRF) at the Hanford Engineering Development Laboratory (HEDL) was originally built to perform neutron radiography of unirradiated fuel pins for the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF). Modifications have been completed recently on the NRF which now enable neutron radiography of irradiated fuel pins to be accomplished. In addition, modifications were made to the existing facility to improve handling capabilities and enable precise alignment of unirradiated fuel assemblies which contain 217 fuel pins. The equipment design had to provide for safe handling of the irradiated components to prevent excessive radiation exposure to personnel. Procedures were developed and interlocks installed to supplement the design and provide an additional margin of safety for the facility components and cask handling equipment. While the facility was shut down for modifications, certain other changes were made to the existing facility to improve the beam intensity and quality.

• Research Organization: Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76FF02170
• OSTI ID: 5609551
• Report Number(s): HEDL-SA-2400-FP; CONF-811215-3; ON: DE82005190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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