Characterization of the fast neutron irradiation facility of the Portuguese Research Reactor after core conversion.
The fast neutron irradiation facility of the Portuguese Research Reactor was characterized after the reduction in uranium enrichment and rearrangement of the core configuration. In this work we report on the determination of the hardness parameter and the 1MeV equivalent neutron flux along the facility, in the new irradiation conditions, following ASTM E722 standard.
Instituto Tecnológico e Nuclear, Estrada Nacional 10, 2686-953 Sacavém, Portugal. jmarques@itn.pt
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Santos
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D003198:Computer Simulation; D005214:Fast Neutrons; D006245:Hardness Tests / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009010:Monte Carlo Method; D009502:Neutrons; D009688:Nuclear Reactors / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011874:Radiometry / Q000295:instrumentation; D012106:Research