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

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

OSTI ID:782879

Reichardt, J; Mihalczo, J T; Oberer, R B; Chiang, L G; Mattingly, J K

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 {approximately} 5 {center_dot} 10{sup 6} n/sec, a small, lightweight (<30 lbs. including the power supply and is 3-in.-OD pipe, {approximately} 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 Office of Defense Programs (DP) (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-00OR22800
• OSTI ID: 782879
• Report Number(s): Y/LB-16,078; TRN: US0103517
• Resource Relation: Conference: Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Annual Conference, Indian Wells, CA (US), 07/15/2001--07/19/2001; Other Information: PBD: 18 Jun 2001
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS
98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CONTAINERS
FISSILE MATERIALS
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS
NEUTRON GENERATORS
NEUTRON SOURCES
NUCLEAR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
SENSITIVITY
PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
DESIGN
PERFORMANCE