Title :
Development of an on-Line Hyperpure Germanium Process Radiation Monitoring System
Author :
Kuhlman, Harry S. ; Conwell, Richard L. ; Goldberg, Allen J.
Author_Institution :
Radiation Monitoring Systems, Combustion Engineering, Inc.
Abstract :
The use of hyperpure germanium detectors for process radiation monitoring in large nuclear power plants has been investigated. A portable hyperpure germanium detector assembly and electronics were used to acquire on-line spectra of Letdown System fluid activities during both power operations and plant shutdown. Meaningful data was obtained despite background radiation levels to 70 mr/hr and pipe contact radiation levels to 80 mr/ hr. Comparison of the test data to the site laboratory analysis proves this system can operate accurately in a power plant environment.
Keywords :
Assembly systems; Event detection; Germanium; Power engineering and energy; Power generation; Radiation detectors; Radiation monitoring; Spectroscopy; System testing; Systems engineering and theory;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1978.4329320