Characterization of the collimated output fluence , in a thermal neutron field, in terms of ambient equivalent dose H*(10,0)

Authors

  • Larissa Paizante Santos da Silva Jacqueline Paizante Santos da Silva
  • Simone Silva Fernandes Instituto de Radioproteção e Dosimetria
  • Walsan Wagner de Souza
  • Karla Cristina de Souza Patrão

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15392/2319-0612.2022.1983

Keywords:

Neutron Detectors, Thermal Fluence, Long Counter

Abstract

The Brazilian Neutron Laboratory at the Institute of Radioprotection and Dosimetry (IRD) developed and built a new standard facility for thermal neutron flux, seeking to provide a new homogeneous fluence to calibrate neutron detectors and personal dosimeters. The purpose of this work is therefore to characterize the collimated output fluence, in a thermal neutron field, in terms of ambient equivalent dose H*(10,0) for calibration and irradiation of personal monitors and neutron survey meters.  The neutron fluence in the system irradiation field needs to be well known for personal monitors and neutron survey meters calibrated used in nuclear reactors in addition to studies and development of new materials for neutron dosimetry. The characterization of neutron thermal energy fields at the usual calibration points is one of the recommendations of the International Organization for Standardization ISO 8529, 2001 for international intercomparison of neutron fluence measurements. The determination of the ambient equivalent dose of the new facility was estimated based on a secondary transfer standard internationally known as Long Counter and properly characterized and traced back to the Neutron Laboratory primary standards.

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Published

2022-12-04

How to Cite

Paizante Santos da Silva, L., Silva Fernandes, S., Wagner de Souza, W., & de Souza Patrão, K. C. (2022). Characterization of the collimated output fluence , in a thermal neutron field, in terms of ambient equivalent dose H*(10,0). Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, 10(3B (Suppl.). https://doi.org/10.15392/2319-0612.2022.1983

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INAC 2021_XV ENAN