Delayed neutron measurements with a natural uranium fission product source in Fast Breeder Test Reactor

被引:6
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作者
Srinivasan, G. [1 ]
Keshavamurthy, R. S. [1 ]
Subramanian, D. V. [1 ]
Haridas, Adish [1 ]
Reddy, C. P. [1 ]
Sathiyamoorthy, V. [1 ]
Varadarajan, S. [1 ]
Kumar, K. V. Suresh [1 ]
机构
[1] Indira Gandhi Ctr Atom Res, Kalpakkam 603102, Tamil Nadu, India
关键词
Fast reactor; Delayed neutrons; Clad failure simulation; Sensitivity; RELEASE; FUEL;
D O I
10.1016/j.anucene.2013.11.015
中图分类号
TL [原子能技术]; O571 [原子核物理学];
学科分类号
0827 ; 082701 ;
摘要
An assessment of the sensitivity and localization capabilities of clad failure detection by Delayed Neutron Detection (DND) system in Fast Breeder Test Reactor at Kalpakkam has been done, by a series of delayed neutron measurements. Experimental simulation of failed fuel pin is done by considering a natural uranium fission product source in the form of special subassembly containing natural uranium pins, each having a large exposed area in the form of small holes. The measurements and analysis of delayed neutron signals with special subassembly in several selected locations are presented. (C) 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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页码:314 / 319
页数:6
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