Pulsed neutron activation neutron generator (Engineering Materials)

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OSTI ID:5676009

This drawing set contains the necessary information for manufacture and assembly of a Pulsed Neutron Activation (PNA) neutron generator. The PNA neutron generator was designed to measure mass flow velocities in reactor safety studies using the Pulsed Neutron Activation technique. The generator produces >10/sup 10/ 14 MeV neutrons in a 1.2 millisecond pulse. Among the unique features of this generator are its portability and repairability. The generator has a minimum life of 1000 pulses prior to repair and a maximum repetition rate of 12 pulses/minute. A semiconductor neutron detector is included in the generator package to monitor the neutron output. The control unit, which can be operated manually and remotely, also contains a digital display with a BCD output for neutron monitor information. The digital logic of the control unit controls safety interlocks and rejects transient signals which could accidentally fire the generator. Further information concerning testing and operating of the generator can be found in NUREG/CR-1905, SAND 81-0197, Neutron Generator for Use with Pulsed Neutron Activation Techniques: Final Report, June 1981.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5676009
• Report Number(s): CAPE-2737
• Resource Relation: Other Information: 182 aperture cards
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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