DocumentCode
866350
Title
Application of on-Line Laboratory Computer Analysis to Fast Neutron Activation Oxygen Determinations
Author
James, W.D. ; Akanni, M.S.
Author_Institution
Center for Trace Characterization Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843 USA
Volume
30
Issue
2
fYear
1983
fDate
4/1/1983 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1610
Lastpage
1613
Abstract
The development of an on-line laboratory computer analysis system designed for routine high volume oxygen determinations is discussed. The system is based on the detection of 16N photopeaks from the 16O(n,p)16N reaction occurring during fast neutron irradiation. A system interface has been designed and constructed which is capable of controlling the Kaman 710 neutron generator, the sample transfer system, switching the BF3 beam monitor detector or NaI(Tl) detector outputs as required to a multichannel scaling MCA, and proper sequencing of the procedure. In addition, specific software has been developed for the control of the system during acquisition as well as evaluation of the MCS spectra generated.
Keywords
Application software; Chemical industry; Control systems; Laboratories; Monitoring; Neutrons; Oxygen; Performance analysis; Radiation detectors; Voltage control;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TNS.1983.4332597
Filename
4332597
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