DocumentCode
1267295
Title
Improve Transuranian Wastes Measurements by Non-Destructive Passive Neutron Assay Using a Matrix Correction Method by Neutron Transmission
Author
Vigineix, Thomas ; Saurel, Nicolas
Author_Institution
Lab. of Nucl. Waste Meas. & Valuations, CEA, Is-sur-Tille, France
Volume
58
Issue
4
fYear
2011
Firstpage
1903
Lastpage
1906
Abstract
We address the problem of coefficient calibration choice in transuraniuan wastes measurement by non-destructive passive neutron assay. The well-known matrix correction method by neutron transmission, provides an appealing solution and is adapted to our waste issue. The numerical calibration of our assay device and the setting of all parameters needed for the transposition in-situ are realised with MCNP. The results obtained with these modelling are experimentally validated in considering different types of test drums.
Keywords
calibration; neutron absorption; radioactive waste storage; coefficient calibration choice; matrix correction method; neutron transmission; nondestructive passive neutron assay; transuranian wastes measurement; Calibration; Laboratories; Materials; Measurement uncertainty; Neutrons; Nuclear measurements; Safety; Matrix correction; neutron transmission; passive neutron assay; transuranian wastes;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TNS.2011.2159393
Filename
5945007
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