Title :
An Automated Nondestructive Assay System
Author :
Lemming, John F. ; Birden, John H. ; Haas, Francis X. ; Campbell, Allen R. ; Rodenburg, Walter W.
Author_Institution :
Mound Laboratory, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Abstract :
An automated nondestructive assay system consisting of calorimeters, a gamma-ray spectrometer and a sample handling system is described. The system utilizes isotopic ratio data determined by gamma-ray spectroscopy and calorimetric power measurements to determine the quantity of plutonium present in the sample. A minicomputer controls container movement, acquires and analyzes data and prepares reports. System components and operating characteristics are described.
Keywords :
Automatic control; Buffer storage; Gamma ray detection; Gamma ray detectors; Instruments; Isotopes; Laboratories; Power measurement; Research and development; Spectroscopy;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1977.4328752
