Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Semiconductor system
Patent
1997-05-05
1999-10-19
Hannaher, Constantine
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Semiconductor system
25037006, 25037013, G21C 1702, G21C 1706, G01T 308
Patent
active
059693592
ABSTRACT:
An improved method and apparatus for performing measurements related to spent nuclear fuel burnup is disclosed. The use of temperature- and radiation-resistant semiconductor detectors permits simultaneous monitoring of neutron and gamma ray emission rates from spent fuel, as well as providing axial burnup gradient information. The semiconductor detectors preferably comprise SiC. The method and apparatus provide significant cost reductions, lowered radiation exposures and increased operational safety during spent fuel monitoring operations.
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Congedo Thomas Vincent
Dulloo Abdul Raheem
Ruddy Francis Henry
Seidel John George
Hannaher Constantine
Israel Andrew
Westinghouse Electric Company
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