Title :
Development of a thermal-neutron flux-measuring instrument
Author :
Weaver, C. V. ; Smith, C. K. ; Chastain, J. W.
Author_Institution :
Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio
Abstract :
The instrument measures thermal-neutron flux directly and automatically. Measurements are nearly independent of gamma flux and ambient temperature. The method depends upon balancing the temperatures of an electrically heated balancing element and a fission-heated uranium-fueled sensing element. The flux-detector assembly measures only 3/16-inch OD (outside diameter) by 2¿ inches long.
Keywords :
Assembly; Instruments; Neutrons; Resistance heating; Sensors; Temperature measurement;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part I: Communication and Electronics, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/TCE.1957.6372348
