Published January 2011 | Version v1
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Optimization study of a transportable neutron radiography system based on a 252Cf neutron source

Creators

  • 1. Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Kavala Inst. of Technology, Kavala (Greece)

Description

The purpose of this work is the optimization of a transportable thermal neutron radiography system. Neutrons are produced by a 50 mg 252Cf source. The design was optimized with respect to parameters related with thermal neutron radiography and shielding. Owning to the special collimator design, it was possible to optimize the neutron radiography parameters, while the use of advanced shielding materials reduced the weight and the volume of the unit. The unit was compatible with the European Union Directive on 'Restriction of Hazardous Substances' (RoHS) 2002/95/EC and imulated using the MCNPX code. (authors)

Availability note (English)

Available online at http://sfm.asm.md/moldphys/

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URL
http://sfm.asm.md/moldphys/;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Moldavian Journal of the Physical Sciences
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 121-130
ISSN
1810-648X

INIS

Country of Publication
Moldova, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Moldova, Republic of
INIS RN
43053879
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Descriptors DEI
ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; CALIFORNIUM 252; CALIFORNIUM ISOTOPES; COLLIMATORS; DOSE RATES; NEUTRON FLUX; NEUTRON RADIOGRAPHY; RADIOISOTOPES; TESTING; THERMAL NEUTRONS
Descriptors DEC
ACTINIDE NUCLEI; ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; BARYONS; CALIFORNIUM ISOTOPES; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI; FERMIONS; HADRONS; HEAVY NUCLEI; INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY; ISOTOPES; MATERIALS TESTING; NEUTRONS; NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING; NUCLEI; NUCLEONS; RADIATION FLUX; RADIOISOTOPES; SPONTANEOUS FISSION RADIOISOTOPES; TESTING; YEARS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES

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Notes
21 refs., 4 tabs., 3 figs.