Solid state neutron detector array

Patent · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1999

OSTI ID:872460

Seidel, John G ^[1]; Ruddy, Frank H ^[2]; Brandt, Charles D ^[3]; Dulloo, Abdul R ^[1]; Lott, Randy G ^[1]; Sirianni, Ernest ^[2]; Wilson, Randall O ^[4]

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1. Pittsburgh, PA
2. Monroeville, PA
3. Mount Lebanon, PA
4. Greensburg, PA

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.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC11-93PN38195
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5940460
• OSTI ID: 872460
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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