Moldavian Journal of the Physical Sciences (Feb 2011)

Optimization study of a transportable neutron radiography system based on a 252CF neutron source

  • Fantidis, J.,
  • Potolias, C.,
  • Vordos, N.,
  • Bandekas, D.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 1
pp. 121 – 130

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The purpose of this work is the optimization of a transportable thermal neutron radiography system. Neutrons are produced by a 50 mg 252Cf source. The design was optimized with respect to parameters related with thermal neutron radiography and shielding. Owning to the special collimator design, it was possible to optimize the neutron radiography parameters, while the use of advanced shielding materials reduced the weight and the volume of the unit. The unit was compatible with the European Union Directive on ‘Restriction of Hazardous Substances’ (RoHS) 2002/95/EC and imulated using the MCNPX code. Keywords: Thermal neutron radiography, MCNP, RoHS Directive

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