DocumentCode
787019
Title
A Gamma Compensated Neutron Ionization Chamber Detector for the Nerva Reactor
Author
Todt, William H.
Author_Institution
Westinghouse Electric Corporation Electronic Tube Division Elmira, New York
Volume
15
Issue
1
fYear
1968
Firstpage
9
Lastpage
14
Abstract
A compensated ionization chamber, the WX-5362, has been developed for use in the NERVA program as a neutron flux detector for reactor control. The chamber has been designed to withstand the extremes of radiation, temperature, shock and vibration associated with the NERVA reactor.
Keywords
Current density; Electric shock; Gamma ray detection; Gamma ray detectors; Inductors; Ionization chambers; Neutrons; Temperature; Testing; Vibrations;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TNS.1968.4324823
Filename
4324823
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