Neutron Radiography of Light Water Reactor Fuel Rods at the High Flux Reactor Petten

Bakker, J.; Baritello, A.; Bordo, J.; Markgraf, J. F. W.; Leeflang, Huigen; Ruyter, I.

doi:10.1007/978-94-009-3871-7_49

Cited by 4 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 1 publication

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…When a neutron is captured, a beta-emitting radioactive isotope is created, which activates the plate that can be read by conventional X-ray sensitive photographic film. This method, although somewhat intricately, has successfully been used for nuclear fuel inspection, the burn up study of control rods or the study of pressure vessel material integrity [10].…”

Section: Inspection Of Highly Activated Samplesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Neutron imaging at PSI: a promising tool in materials science and technology

Lehmann

Wagner

2010

Appl. Phys. A

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Neutron imaging as a method for non-destructive studies takes advantage of the alternative contrast mechanism of neutrons compared to X-rays: most of the light elements feature high contrast, whereas heavy elements are relatively transparent to neutrons. In the previous decade, the neutron imaging technique has made substantial progress in well-tailored and well-equipped beam lines, in improvements of the image recording quality and efficiency by new and modern imaging techniques, and in modern image processing tools.This article gives an overview of PSI's activities in this promising and still developing field combining high potential as research tool and as technique for industrial investigation and non-destructive testing. Examples are chosen from the fields of energy and mobility and inspection of highly activated samples. Furthermore, recent developments in phase contrast imaging and energy selective imaging studies are highlighted. Finally, future trends in neutron imaging are addressed.

show abstract

Section: Inspection Of Highly Activated Samplesmentioning

confidence: 99%