Solid state neutron detector array

Seidel, J G; Ruddy, F H; Brandt, C D; Dulloo, A R; Lott, R G; Sirianni, E; Wilson, R O

Title: Solid state neutron detector array

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A neutron detector array is capable of measuring a wide range of neutron fluxes. The array includes multiple semiconductor neutron detectors. Each detector has a semiconductor active region that is resistant to radiation damage. In one embodiment, the array preferably has a relatively small size, making it possible to place the array in confined locations. The ability of the array to detect a wide range of neutron fluxes is highly advantageous for many applications such as detecting neutron flux during start up, ramp up and full power of nuclear reactors. 7 figs.

Inventors:: Seidel, J G; Ruddy, F H; Brandt, C D; Dulloo, A R; Lott, R G; Sirianni, E; Wilson, R O

Issue Date:: 1999-08-17

Research Org.:: Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)

OSTI Identifier:: 678600

Patent Number(s):: 5940460

Application Number:: PAN: 8-931,084; TRN: 99:009177

Assignee:: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)

DOE Contract Number:: AC11-93PN38195

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Other Information: PBD: 17 Aug 1999

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 44 INSTRUMENTATION, INCLUDING NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE DETECTORS; 22 NUCLEAR REACTOR TECHNOLOGY; NEUTRON DETECTORS; SEMICONDUCTOR DETECTORS; DESIGN; SIZE; USES; NEUTRON FLUX; REACTOR INSTRUMENTATION

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                    Seidel, J G, Ruddy, F H, Brandt, C D, Dulloo, A R, Lott, R G, Sirianni, E, and Wilson, R O. Solid state neutron detector array.  United States: N. p., 1999. 
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                    Seidel, J G, Ruddy, F H, Brandt, C D, Dulloo, A R, Lott, R G, Sirianni, E, & Wilson, R O. Solid state neutron detector array.  United States.

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                    Seidel, J G, Ruddy, F H, Brandt, C D, Dulloo, A R, Lott, R G, Sirianni, E, and Wilson, R O. Tue .  
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  abstractNote = {A neutron detector array is capable of measuring a wide range of neutron fluxes. The array includes multiple semiconductor neutron detectors. Each detector has a semiconductor active region that is resistant to radiation damage. In one embodiment, the array preferably has a relatively small size, making it possible to place the array in confined locations. The ability of the array to detect a wide range of neutron fluxes is highly advantageous for many applications such as detecting neutron flux during start up, ramp up and full power of nuclear reactors. 7 figs.},

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