Neutron activation system for the European ITER Test Blanket Modules

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Abstract

Test Blanket Modules (TBM) will be installed in the experimental reactor ITER with the aim to investigate the nuclear performance of different breeding blanket designs for future power fusion reactors. KIT is developing a neutron activation system for the measurement of neutron flux densities in selected positions in the TBM based on pneumatic activation probe transport. A preliminary engineering assessment of the pneumatic transport system has been performed and extensive irradiation tests of selected activation materials irradiated with 14 MeV neutrons from an intensive DT neutron generator were done. Here we summarize the results of the engineering assessment and focus in particular on the results of the irradiation tests and the uncertainty of the measurement method.

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Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Medical Imaging Conference and Room-Temperature Semiconductor Detector Workshop, NSS/MIC/RTSD 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (electronic)978-1-5090-1642-6
ISBN (print)978-1-5090-1643-3
Publication statusPublished - 16 Oct 2017
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE Symposium on Nuclear Science (NSS/MIC)
ISSN1082-3654

Conference

Title2016 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Medical Imaging Conference and Room-Temperature Semiconductor Detector Workshop, NSS/MIC/RTSD 2016
Duration29 October - 6 November 2016
CityStrasbourg
CountryFrance