Introduction of Nuclear Instrumentations and Radiation Measurements in Experimental Fast Reactor 「JOYO」

Odo, Toshihiro; not registered

This report introduces the nuclear instrumentation system and major R&D (research and development) activities using radiation measurement techniques in Experimental Fast Reactor "JOYO". In the introduction of the nuclear instrumentation system, following items are described; (1)system function (2)roles as a reactor plant equipment (3)specifications and charactelistics of neutron detectors, (4)construction and layout of the system. For reactor dosimetry at various irradiation tests and surveillance tests, multi-foil method employed in "JOYO", neutron fluence evaluation using activation foils and HAFM (Helium Accumulation Fluence Monitor) under development are described briefly. The failed fuel detection system and some experimental equipments using radiation measurement techniques are also introduced here with main results obtained by a series of fuel failure simulation experiments. In addition, following R&Ds are picked up as some examples based on radiation measurement technology; (1)burn-up measurement of spent fuel subassembly (2)measurement and evaluation of radiation source distributions (radioactive corrosion products)