Automated monitoring of fissile and fertile materials in inciner

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1983-08-26

1986-10-28

Howell, Janice A.

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

With means to inspect passive solid objects

250390, G01F 2300

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046200991

ABSTRACT:
A system for determining the radioactive materials content of the ash or residue from an incinerator of contaminated materials contained in cans. The system includes can handling apparatus, a neutron source for activating the material and neutron and gamma ray detectors for detecting emissions from the materials by which fissile/fertile material content is determined.

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