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Portable spectroscopic neutron probe.

H Ing1, S Djeffal, T Clifford

  • 1Bubble Technology Industries Inc., Chalk River, Ontario, Canada. ingh@bubbletech.ca

Radiation Protection Dosimetry
|June 19, 2007
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Bubble Technology Industries developed the N-Probe, a portable neutron spectrometer for non-specialists to measure low-intensity neutron doses. This device is ideal for nuclear facilities and military applications, offering spectral dosimetry for accurate dose assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Nuclear instrumentation
  • Radiation detection and measurement
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Mixed field environments in nuclear utilities, fuel storage, processing operations, and military applications pose challenges for accurate neutron dose assessment.
  • Existing methods may require specialized personnel or lack portability for field measurements.
  • Bubble Technology Industries (BTI) has focused on developing user-friendly radiation detection solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the N-Probe, a revolutionary portable neutron scintillation spectrometer.
  • To enable non-specialists to measure low-intensity neutron doses in diverse operational environments.
  • To provide a compatible and philosophically aligned solution with existing BTI spectral dosimetry probes.

Main Methods:

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  • Development of a portable neutron scintillation spectrometer (N-Probe).
  • Utilizing spectral dosimetry principles for dose computation.
  • Compatibility with BTI MICROSPEC analysers for integrated spectral analysis.
  • Application of appropriate fluence-dose conversion functions to calculated spectra.

    • Main Results:

    • The N-Probe offers a portable solution for neutron dose measurement.
    • It is designed for use by non-specialists, simplifying complex measurements.
    • The device provides dosimetric quantities computed from measured spectra.
    • Successful integration with BTI MICROSPEC analysers is achieved.

    Conclusions:

    • The N-Probe represents a significant advancement in portable neutron dosimetry.
    • It empowers non-specialists to perform accurate neutron dose measurements in challenging environments.
    • The device enhances radiation safety and monitoring capabilities in nuclear and military sectors.