The neutron standard fields at the BR1 reactor at SCK·CEN

J. Wagemans; Edouard Malambu Mbala; L. Borms

doi:10.1520/JAI104024

The neutron standard fields at the BR1 reactor at SCK·CEN

J. Wagemans, Edouard Malambu Mbala, L. Borms

Nuclear Systems Measurements

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Abstract

The BR1 research reactor at SCK·CEN is characterized by a wide variety of irradiation possibilities, a large reactor core, and strong flexibility in its operation. A full MCNP model of BR1 has been recently developed in order to complement the results that can be obtained from activation dosimetry. After a general presentation of the reactor, this paper pays particular attention to its standard ²³⁵U(n,f) fast neutron field MARK III. This irradiation field is a useful tool for integral measurements and for detector calibrations. With the support of MCNP calculations, irradiations in MARK III can be directly referred to the pure ²³⁵U(n,f) fast neutron spectrum.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-7
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of ASTM International
Volume	9
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1520/JAI104024
State	Published - Mar 2012

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Environmental Engineering
General Materials Science
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
General Engineering
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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