Self-filling and self-purging apparatus for detecting spontaneous radiation from substances in fluids

Patent · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:868867

Larson, I Lauren ^[1]; Chiles, Marion M ^[2]; Miller, V Clint ^[3]

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1. Oak Ridge, TN
2. Knoxville, TN
3. Concord, TN

Disclosed herein is a radiation detector providing for the in situ automatic sampling of fluids containing substances emitting radiation, especially Cerenkov radiation. The detector permits sampling within well casings and is self-purging such that no additional provisions must be established for the storage and disposal of contaminated fluids.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• Assignee: Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN)
• Patent Number(s): US 5229604
• OSTI ID: 868867
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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