Determination of the neutron activation profile of core drill samples by gamma-ray spectrometry

D. Gurau; Sven Boden; O. Sima; Doru Stanga

doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2017.08.004

Determination of the neutron activation profile of core drill samples by gamma-ray spectrometry

D. Gurau, Sven Boden, O. Sima, Doru Stanga

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Abstract

This paper provides guidance for determining the neutron activation profile of core drill samples taken from the biological shield of nuclear reactors using gamma spectroscopy measurements. Thus, it provides guidance for selecting a model of the right form to fit data and using least squares methods for model fitting. The activity profiles of two core samples taken from the biological shield of a nuclear reactor were determined. The effective activation depth and the total activity of core samples along with their uncertainties were computed by Monte Carlo simulation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	194-199
Number of pages	5
Journal	Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Volume	134
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2017.08.004
State	Published - 1 Feb 2018
Event	5th International Hydrus Conference: Hydrus software applications to subsurface flow and contaminant transport problems - Prague Duration: 30 Mar 2017 → 31 Mar 2017 https://www.pc-progress.com/en/Default.aspx?courses-2017-prague_workshop

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