Effect of temperature on characteristic of self-powered detectors

Self-powered detectors (SPD) are used extensively in systems for in-reactor monitoring of the distribution of energy release in nuclear reactors. Experience gained from the use of SPD in power reactors showed that they operate stably at a temperature reaching 700/degree/C and no temperature instability of the sensitivity was observed. Here a special study is reported of the influence of temperature on the readings of SPD. 7 refs