Title :
A Gamma Compensated Neutron Ionization Chamber Detector for the Nerva Reactor
Author :
Todt, William H.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation Electronic Tube Division Elmira, New York
Abstract :
A compensated ionization chamber, the WX-5362, has been developed for use in the NERVA program as a neutron flux detector for reactor control. The chamber has been designed to withstand the extremes of radiation, temperature, shock and vibration associated with the NERVA reactor.
Keywords :
Current density; Electric shock; Gamma ray detection; Gamma ray detectors; Inductors; Ionization chambers; Neutrons; Temperature; Testing; Vibrations;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1968.4324823
