Small, Portable, Lightweight DT Neutron Generator for Use with NMIS

Conference · Mon Jun 18 00:00:00 EDT 2001

OSTI ID:782879

Reichardt, J. ^[1]; Mihalczo, J. T. ^[2]; Oberer, R. B. ^[2]; Chiang, L. G. ^[2]; Mattingly, J. K. ^[2]

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1. MF Physics Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO (United States)
2. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

The advantages of 14.1 MeV DT neutrons as an alternate source for the Nuclear Materials Identification System (NMIS) are mainly increased sensitivity and accuracy which will extend applications considerably as well as result in shorter measurement times for present applications. Since NMIS requires a neutron source of ~ 5 ∙ 10⁶ n/sec, a small, lightweight (<30 lbs. including the power supply and is 3-in.-OD pipe, ~ 4-ft. long) is under development at MF Physics Corporation for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). By associated particle (alpha) detectors, a cone of neutrons can be defined which is particularly useful for active neutron interrogation of fissile materials in containers. After final test at ORNL, this DT neutron source will be useful at the Y-12 National Security Complex for routine use with NMIS.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant (Y-12), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs (DP)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-00OR22800
• OSTI ID: 782879
• Report Number(s): Y/LB--16,078
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
CONTAINERS
DESIGN
DT neutron source
FISSILE MATERIALS
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS
NEUTRON GENERATORS
NEUTRON SOURCES
NUCLEAR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
Nuclear Materials Identification System (NMIS)
PERFORMANCE
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
SENSITIVITY