Title of article :
Development of a Neutron Radiography System based on a 10 MeV Electron Linac
Author/Authors :
Fantidis, Jacob G. Department of Electrical Engineering-Department of Physics - International Hellenic University - Agios Loukas - 65404 Kavala, Greece , Nicolaou, G.E Laboratory of Nuclear Technology - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - ‘Democritus’ University of Thrace - Xanthi, Greece
Abstract :
A thermal neutron radiography unit using the neutrons which emits a 10 MeV electron linac compact has been designed and simulated via MCNPX Monte Carlo code. The facility was carried out for an extensive range of values for the collimator ratio L/D, the main parameter which describes the quality of the produced radiographic images. The results show that the presented facility provides high thermal neutron flux; while with the use of single sapphire filter fulfills all the suggested values which characterize a high quality thermal neutron radiography system. A comparison with other similar facilities indicates that the use of a photoneutron source using a 10 MeV electrons beam is a useful substitutional for radiographic purposes.
Keywords :
Fast Neutron Filter , Electron Medical Linac , Neutron Radiography , MCNPX
Journal title :
Majlesi Journal of Electrical Engineering
