固体径迹探测器在加速器驱动洁净核能系统中的应用

介绍了加速器驱动核能系统(ADS)中次临界反应堆物理实验研究的内容和固体径迹探测器(白云母,CR-39)测量ADS堆芯中子通量和中子能量的原理。     

固体径迹探测器在加速器驱动洁净核能系统中的应用

介绍了加速器驱动洁净核能系统（ADS）中次临界反应堆物理实验研究的内容，固体径迹探测器（白云母，CR－39）测量ADS堆芯中子通量和中子能量的原理。     

超高通量快中子研究堆需求分析

实现超高快中子通量是世界先进研究堆的重要发展方向,对于加快第四代先进核能系统燃料及材料创新发展具有重要意义。本文从先进核能堆内结构材料与核燃料的辐照考验、长反应链超钚元素生产等角度,初步分析了我国建设超高通量快中子研究堆的必要性。在此基础上,确定了超高通量快中子研究堆的堆芯最大中子注量率及其冷却剂,给出了反应堆主要参数及冷却剂流动方案。反应堆热功率为200 MW,冷却剂为铅铋合金,最大中子注量率大于1016 cm?2·s?1。      

利用测热技术测量核反应堆中子通量密度

一种新型中子探测器被研究,其原理是利用带电离子在矿物中沉积的能量退火时会以热量的方式释放出来,通过测量释放的热量而确定中子通量密度。对新型中子探测器进行刻度,在反应堆内某位置测量的热中子通量密度为5.108×10¹¹ cm^-2•s^-1,与标定的热中子通量密度(5.000×10¹¹ cm^-2•s^-1)在2%内符合,说明该探测器可测量中子通量密度。本文方法制作的探测器体积小,可制作成不同形状,便于反应堆不同环境下的中子通量密度测量。选取相应中子能量反应截面较大的元素,该探测器还可测量不同中子能量的通量密度。     

In vessel neutron instrumentation for sodium-cooled fast reactors: Type,lifetime and location

The in vessel instrumentation of sodium-cooled fast reactors must deliver measurements that are reliable and easy to interpret over several reactor cycles in order to fulfill the safety requirements. This paper compares, with respect to this requirement, three types of detectors that are widely used in neutron measurements: fission chambers, boron-lined proportional counters, self-powered neutron detectors. We use neutron spectra that are computed for preliminary design of sodium-cooled fast reactor in different representative locations: in diluting tubes within nuclear fuel assemblies, or in the lateral neutron protections. With an evolution code, we compute the expected signal for each type of detector, to assess whether its level is sufficient, and also its evolution over three operating cycles, to examine whether it is compatible with long term measurements. The conclusion is that fission chambers are the only type able to deliver an interpretable signal for a wide dynamic of reactor power and for three or more operating cycles. The two other types are shown to be inadequate.     

Utilization of spent PWR fuel-advanced nuclear fuel cycle of PWR／CANDU synergism

High neutron economy, on line refueling and channel design result in the unsurpassed fuel cycle flexi-bility and variety for CANDU reactors. According to the Chinese national conditions that China has both PWR and CANDU reactors and the closed cycle policy of reprocessing the spent PWR fuel is adopted, one of the advanced nu-clear fuel cycles of PWR/CANDU synergism using the reprocessed uranium of spent PWR fuel in CANDU reactor is proposed, which will save the uranium resource (-22.5%), increase the energy output (-41%), decrease the quantity of spent fuels to be disposed (-2/3) and lower the cost of nuclear poower, Because of the inherent flexibility of nuclearfuel cycle in CANDU reactor, and the low radiation level of recycled uranium(RU), which is acceptable for CANDU reactor fuel fabrication, the transition from the natural uranium to the RU can be completed without major modifica-tion of the reactor core structure and operation mode.It can be implemented in Qinshan Phase Ⅲ CANDU reactors with little or no requirement of big investment in new design. It can be expected that the reuse of recycled uranium of spent PWR fuel in CANDU reactor is a feasible and desirable strategy in China.     

Determination of the Neutron Energy Spectrum in a Fast-Reactor Core

A method is presented for measuring the energy spectra of neutrons in a fast reactor core using activational and fissioning detectors. The method is tested in an investigation of the characteristics of the neutron fields of nuclear reactors.     

用于反应堆内相对中子通量密度在线测量的闪烁体光纤探测系统研制

为实现反应堆不同空间和能量的相对中子通量密度在线监测,本文研究开发了一套新型的用于狭小空间且位置灵敏的闪烁体中子探测系统。该套系统由5种探头、5路光子计数器、1台计算机及相应的软件组成。5种探头的主要构成物质分别为~6 LiF+ZnS(Ag)、~(232) ThO_2+ZnS(Ag)、~(238) UO_2+ZnS(Ag)、~9Be+ZnS(Ag)以及BGO晶体,故可测量不同能量的相对中子通量密度。其中,掺有~6 LiF的探头用于热中子的测量,BGO探头用于γ测量,其余3种探头用于快中子的测量。利用该系统进行了启明星1#装置内热中子及快中子的相对通量密度分布测量,并将测量结果与利用蒙特卡罗方法得到的理论分布结果进行了比较。考虑到理论设置参数与实际实验参数的差别,可认为测量结果是可信的。     

In-core fuel management strategy for the basket-fuel-assembly molten salt reactor

Molten salt reactor, with good economics and inherent reliability, is one of the six types of Generation IV candidate reactors. The Basket-Fuel-Assembly Molten Salt Reactor(BFAMSR) is a new concept design based on fuel assemblies composed of fuel pebbles made of TRISOcoated particles. Four refueling patterns, similar to the fuel management strategy for water reactors, are designed and analyzed for BFAMSR in terms of economy and security.The MCNPX is employed to calculate the parameters, such as the total duration time, cycle length, discharge burnup,total discharge quantity of ~(235)U, total discharge quantity of ~(239)Pu, neutron flux distribution and power distribution. The in–out loading pattern has the highest burnup and duration time, the worst neutron flux and power distribution and the lowest neutron leakage. The out–in pattern possesses the most uniform neutron flux distribution, the lowest burnup and total duration time, and the highest neutron leakage.The out–in partition alternate pattern has slightly higher burnup, longer total duration time and smaller neutron leakage than that of the out–in loading pattern at the cost of sacrificing some neutron flux distribution and power distribution. However, its alternative distribution of fuelelements cut down the refueling time. The low-leakage pattern is the second highest in burnup, and total duration time, and its neutron flux and power distributions are the second most uniform.     

先进三代核电机组反应堆达临界方式及特性分析

介绍了先进三代核电机组如何在低中子注量率的情况下通过堆外核测量系统源量程探测器监视反应堆达临界,并对其达临界过程中探测器的计数率变化进行比照、分析。通过分析发现,在低中子注量率情况下,利用反应堆启动率(或周期)的变化能够实现对反应堆临界实现与否的判断。同时,利用相对中子源不同位置的探测器计数率的变化规律,能够监测反应堆逼近临界的程度。这一反应堆达临界方式可以在诸如无源启动等低中子注量率情况下得到应用。     

Neutronics study for the installation of the LBVM in the medium flux area of IFMIF

IFMIF (International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility) will be a fusion dedicated facility producing a large amount of neutrons with the appropriate energy spectrum to test materials and subcomponents for DEMO and future Fusion Power Plants.While the high flux area of IFMIF will be devoted to reduced activation structural materials for first wall and blanket, the medium flux area will be dedicated to functional materials for breeder blankets. In particular, the Liquid Breeder Validation Module (LBVM), will host experiments related with functional materials for liquid breeder blankets. Since IFMIF neutron spectra have been intended to fit the most irradiated areas of a fusion reactor in the high flux area, the irradiation conditions in the LBVM placed in the medium flux area of IFMIF have been assessed. The effect of some neutron shifter/reflector components to optimize the neutron spectra have been evaluated in order to find out the proper irradiation conditions for functional materials for liquid breeder blankets.Therefore, the objective of this report is to summarize the neutronic calculations developed to evaluate the viability of IFMIF neutron source to perform relevant irradiation experiments on functional materials for liquid breeder blanket concept for future nuclear fusion power reactors (ITER, DEMO). The irradiation parameters evaluated for this purpose are: the tritium production for liquid breeder material (Pb–17Li) and the damage dose (dpa) and gas production to damage dose ratios for Al₂O₃ and SiC functional materials.The main conclusion is that, it is possible to perform relevant irradiation experiments on functional materials for liquid breeder blanket concept for the future nuclear fusion reactor DEMO. Nevertless, the use of some shifter components will be needed to optimize some irradiation parameters.     

Effective Cadmium Cutoff Energies for Cylindrical Detectors with Cylindrical Filters

The effective cutoff energies for cylindrical detectors with cylindrical filters in isotropic neutron flux were studied. The reactor spectra used in calculating the effective cutoff energy were those for infinite homogeneous media using the free gas model of deuterium and carbon. The values of the effective cutoff energies for cylindrical geometry in isotropic neutron flux are intermediate between those in isotropic and beam neutron fluxes for slab geometry. Change of detector position in the filter considerably influences the value of the effective cutoff energy. The self-shielding effect is negligibly small in micro counters.     

超高通量快中子研究堆核燃料概念设计研究

提高中子注量率是高通量研究堆的发展趋势,能够大幅加速反应堆材料研发进程。但若提高中子注量率至1016 cm?2·s?1将导致功率密度峰值相较于现有研究堆高数倍,对反应堆和核燃料设计带来许多挑战。为此,本文从中子学、传热、燃料材料堆内行为等方面半定量分析了提高中子注量率对核燃料性能的影响,并提出应对超高通量和功率密度挑战的设计措施,为发展超高通量快中子研究堆燃料设计提供指导。      

数字化核仪表系统样机堆上试验及验证

针对目前国内核电厂核仪表系统设备主要依赖进口的现状,设计研发了一套数字化核仪表系统样机,系统样机主要包括中子探测器组件、信号调理和处理样机以及信号监控设备。通过介绍样机在商用堆上的安装和试验情况,详细分析了反应堆启堆、升功率、满功率及降功率运行期间的试验数据。试验结果表明,中子探测器与信号调理和处理样机配合良好,整套系统样机运行稳定可靠。      

压水堆核电厂堆外源量程探测器计数率分析

压水堆核电厂启动过程中,次级中子源为堆外源量程探测器提供本底计数率,避免测量盲区,确保反应堆安全启动。但次级中子源的引入会为核电厂带来较大的经济和环境负担,同时也需承受次级中子源破损等带来的风险。为此,可使用受辐照燃料组件的自发裂变中子源进行替代,即无源启动方式。通过研究堆外源量程探测器计数率的理论计算方法,并基于运行电厂测量数据进行分析验证,为源量程探测器计数率的理论预估提供了较为完善的理论方法流程。本文结果可为无源启动源量程探测器计数率分析提供支持,同时也可用于次级中子源装载量或布置位置的优化分析等。     

Basic consideration of a nuclear power monitoring system using neutron-induced prompt gamma rays

ABSTRACT

Monitoring only neutron flux in a nuclear reactor core has an advantage of offering reactor power monitoring accuracy. We started the development of a new nuclear instrumentation based on the measurement of prompt gamma rays emitted from metals placed at the neutron flux monitoring positions. The thermal neutron flux at the position of each placed metal piece can be monitored by measuring the prompt gamma rays as the count rate of each energy. The gamma-ray energy range was limited from 6 to 10 MeV to mitigate the interference of environmental gamma rays. Four metals, Ti, V, Ni, and Cu, were chosen as candidates in consideration of their neutron emission rates and self-absorption. In an experiment with a high-purity germanium semiconductor detector, we considered the identification of individual peak energies in an assumed situation where prompt gamma rays were emitted from the four different metals at the same time. Energy resolutions of the peak with the largest energy gap from the nearest energy peak of the other candidate metals were smaller than the gap. Thus, we confirmed that at least one peak for each candidate metal was able to be separated from the peaks derived from other candidate metals.     

Advanced methods in teaching reactor physics

Modern computer codes allow detailed neutron transport calculations. In combination with advanced 3D visualization software capable of treating large amounts of data in real time they form a powerful tool that can be used as a convenient modern educational tool for (nuclear power plant) operators, nuclear engineers, students and specialists involved in reactor operation and design. Visualization is applicable not only in education and training, but also as a tool for fuel management, core analysis and irradiation planning. The paper treats the visualization of neutron transport in different moderators, neutron flux and power distributions in two nuclear reactors (TRIGA type research reactor and typical PWR). The distributions are calculated with MCNP and CORD-2 computer codes and presented using Amira software.     

SiC中子探测器的研究进展

相比于气体、闪烁体及常规半导体中子探测器,基于第三代半导体材料SiC的中子探测器具有体积小、响应快、位置分辨率好、抗高温和耐辐照等众多优点。其中抗高温和耐辐照是应用于核反应堆堆芯、高能物理试验和太空等高温高压以及强辐射环境下的中子探测器需要突破的瓶颈。论文总结和分析了SiC的材料特性,SiC中子探测器的结构、工作原理、国内外发展现状以及存在的问题,并对我国中子探测器的发展趋势进行了探讨。     

Measurement of neutron spectra in the thermal column of the reactor of a power station

Knowledge of neutron spectra In nuclear reactors allows comparison of various theories of the slowing down of neutrons with experiment, and also allows carrying out reactor calculations which are based on actual neutron distributions therein. In this paper is described a neutron intensity monochtomator Intended for the measurement of neutron spectra in the energy interval 0 to 0.5 ev.Results are given for measurements for neutron spectra in the thermal column of the reactor of an atomic power station. Discontinuities in the neutron flux were discovered at neutron velocities of 600, 1000 and 1650 m/sec; an analysis is given of the causes of discontinuities of the neutron flux; an evaluation is made of the inelastic scattering cross section for neutrons in graphite. By the method of least squares, the temperature of the neutron gas was found, being equal to 354 ° K at a graphite temperature of 304 ° K.In conclusion we consider it our duty to express gratitude to A. K. Krasin and B. G. Dubovskii for interest and help in the work and F. L. shapiro for valuable interpretation of previous results.     

启明星Ⅱ快中子能谱区裂变率分布研究

使用MCNP程序对启明星Ⅱ进行了裂变率分布的详细计算分析。根据理论计算的分布规律,优化了实验测量裂变率分布方案,合理布局了探测器位置。用固体核径迹探测器开展了启明星Ⅱ快中子能谱区裂变率分布的实验测量研究,确定了快中子能谱区的裂变率分布。测量结果显示：快中子能谱区裂变率分布与理论计算结果基本符合。测量结果对ADS次临界反应堆确定堆芯裂变功率提供了数据参考。