SCK·CEN gamma irradiation facilities for radiation tolerance assessment

Alberto Fernandez Fernandez, H. Ooms, B. Brichard, M. Coeck, S. Coenen, F. Berghmans, M. Decréton

    Research outputpeer-review

    Abstract

    Predicting the response of components or systems exposed to ionising radiation is often very difficult. Reliable radiation tolerance estimates therefore typically rely on extended radiation experiments. SCK·CEN, the Belgian Nuclear Research Center, is operating different gamma irradiation facilities, with wide gamma dose rates ranging from 0.1 Gy/h up to 50 kGy/h and with environmental control and on-line instrumentation capabilities. These facilities allow to assess the radiation tolerance of components or systems, intended for applications in harsh environments ranging from space missions to fusion reactor diagnostics.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2002 IEEE Radiation Effects Data Workshop, Held in conjunction with the IEEE Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference, NSREC 2002
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages171-176
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Electronic)0780375440
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2002
    EventIEEE Radiation Effects Data Workshop, Held in conjunction with the IEEE Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference, NSREC 2002 - Phoenix
    Duration: 15 Jul 200219 Jul 2002

    Publication series

    NameIEEE Radiation Effects Data Workshop
    Volume2002-January

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE Radiation Effects Data Workshop, Held in conjunction with the IEEE Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference, NSREC 2002
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityPhoenix
    Period2002-07-152002-07-19

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Radiation
    • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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