Electro-nuclear neutron generator — XADS at ITEP

Abstract

In this report, the purpose and status of the currently constructed ITEP experimental accelerator driven system (XADS) are discussed. This hybrid electro-nuclear facility of moderate power integrates the pulse proton linac (36 MeV, 0.5 mA) and heavy water sub-critical blanket assembly (heat power of 100 kW). Most parts of the equipment units are ordered for industrial manufacturing and some are under development. The facility is supposed to be used for investigations of a wide range of problems concerning both the target-blanket assembly and the accelerator-driver and at the same time explore the dynamical processes arising during their combined operation. Some other applications of the proton beam and neutron source are also discussed. It is possible in future to increase the current and energy of proton or heavy ion beam.

Evaluation of reactivity monitoring techniques at the Yalina – Booster subcritical facility

“…The Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Physics (ITEP) proposed building an experimental ADS by refurbishing an already decommissioned research reactor and coupling it to an existing proton linear accelerator [189,190]. The accelerator was to provide a 36 MeV proton beam with an average current of 0.5 mA.…”