Active Neutron Counting Systems


AWCC Active Well Coincidence Counter

  • Active assay of HEU metal, UO2 powder and pellets, U-Al alloy scrap, fuel rods and fuel plates
  • Passive assay of plutonium
  • Sensitivity of 1 g 235U for low enriched U3O8 in thermal mode of operation
  • Sensitivity of 23 g 235U for low enriched U3O8 or HEU metal in fast mode of operation
  • Three sample configurations
  • Optional MTR Insert for measuring fuel plates

Technology transfer from DOE, LANL

UNCL Active Neutron Coincidence Collars

  • Designed for active measurement of uranium in PWR, BWR and CANDU fuel subassemblies
  • Able to detect dummy rod substitution
  • JCC-71 Transportable Active Neutron Collar can be reconfigured for PWR, BWR and CANDU fuel subassemblies
  • Redesigned for in-plant installation
    - JCC-72 BWR/CANDU Active Neutron Counter
    - JCC-73 PWR Active Neutron Collar
  • Optional cart to vary vertical and horizontal position of counter

Technology transfer from DOE, LANL

Cf-252 Passive/Active Shuffler

  • Active interrogation of fissile isotopes in 200 L drums
  • Passive measurement of the even isotopes of plutonium
  • Fast/Thermal interrogation for reduced self-shielding effects
  • Add-a-source option for matrix correction
  • Counter efficiency: 17.5%
  • MDA's as low as:
    24 mg 235U in thermal active mode
    300 mg 235U in epithermal active mode
    3 mg 240Pu-effective

Technology transfer from DOE, LANL



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