Epithermal neutron detector having enhanced efficiency

Details Epithermal neutron detector having enhanced efficiency Epithermal neutron detector having enhanced efficiency

1995-02-24

1996-12-03

Fields, Carolyn E.

Radiant energy

Geological testing or irradiation

Well testing apparatus and methods

2503901, G01V 510, G01T 300

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055810799

ABSTRACT:
A neutron detector sensitive principally to epithermal neutrons is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a neutron counter is substantially surrounded by a reflector composed of material having a high neutron scattering cross section. The reflector is then wrapped in a shield which is composed of a thermal neutron absorber. In a specific embodiment of the invention, the counter, reflector and shield are mounted inside a neutron moderator which can be composed of plastic.

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Brochure: PDK-100: Enhance Formation Evaluation and Reservoir Monitoring with New-Generation Pulsed Neutron Capture Technology: Copyright 1994 Western Atlas International, Inc.

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