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Zaima, Naoki; Nakashima, Shinichi; Nakatsuka, Yoshiaki; Fujiki, Naoki*; Kado, Kazumi
JAEA-Technology 2013-050, 39 Pages, 2014/03
JAEA-Technology-2013-050.pdf:3.56MB
A uranium mass assay system NWAS, for 200-litter wastes drums applied by NDA method was developed and accumulated the data of the actual uranium bearing wastes drums. The system consists of the 16 pieces of Helium-3 proportional counters for neutron detection generated from U-234(
,n) reaction or U-238 spontaneous fissions with polyethylene moderation and a Germanium solid state detector for 
ray detection as to determine uranium enrichment. The satisfactory works had been continued and the uranium determination data of 850 drums had been accumulated approximately. On the other hand several considerable problems on the system or methodology had been revealed technically or analytically through the measurements experiences. Furthermore as the next improvement plans, the active neutrons assay for uranium bearing wastes drums are now progressing. The results of complications will lead us to the progressive next steps.
Zaima, Naoki; Nakashima, Shinichi; Nakatsuka, Yoshiaki; Kado, Kazumi
Kaku Busshitsu Kanri Gakkai (INMM) Nihon Shibu Dai-34-Kai Nenji Taikai Rombunshu (Internet), 10 Pages, 2013/10
A uranium mass assay system for 200-litter wastes drums applied by NDA method was developed and accumulated the data of the actual uranium bearing wastes drums. The system consists of the 16 pieces of Helium-3 proportional counters for neutron detection generated from 
U(,n) reaction or 
U spontaneous fissions with polyethylene moderation and a Germanium solid state detector for ray detection as to determine uranium enrichment. In previous report, some measurement experiences had been introduced briefly. After that satisfactory works had been continued and the uranium determination data of 850 drums had been accumulated approximately. On the other hand considerable problems on the system had been revealed technically or analytically. Such experiences are to be described precisely, in addition newly gained knowledge will be marshaled. Furthermore the next improvement plans are now prepared that will be capable of active neutrons assay for uranium bearing wastes drums.
Zaima, Naoki; Nakashima, Shinichi; Nakatsuka, Yoshiaki; Kado, Kazumi; Haruyama, Mitsuo; Takase, Misao; Ozu, Akira; Kureta, Masatoshi
Kaku Busshitsu Kanri Gakkai (INMM) Nihon Shibu Dai-33-Kai Nenji Taikai Rombunshu (Internet), 8 Pages, 2012/10
We developed uranium mass assay systems for 200-litter wastes drums applied passive neutron measurements by NDA method and applied for the actual wastes drums stored in URCP. The neutron measurement methodology of U(,n) reaction using 
He proportional counters delivered superior performance, however also included some problems that the neutron penetration rates are depend upon matrices or density of wastes drums, so it was difficult to determine uranium mass against "unknown objects". For the purpose of solving problems active neutron measurements appears promising, we are now challenging to improve our equipments, which are composed of neutron generator, polyethylene moderators and He proportional counters. The uranium mass are determined by counting secondary neutrons generated from nuclear fissions. Our preliminary simulations suggest good performances with higher sensitivities and accuracies. It is extremely expected to contribute in the fields of safeguards works.
Haruyama, Mitsuo; Takase, Misao; Ozu, Akira; Kureta, Masatoshi; Zaima, Naoki; Nakashima, Shinichi; Nakatsuka, Yoshiaki; Kado, Kazumi
Kaku Busshitsu Kanri Gakkai (INMM) Nihon Shibu Dai-33-Kai Nenji Taikai Rombunshu (Internet), 9 Pages, 2012/10
no abstracts in English
Zaima, Naoki; Nakashima, Shinichi; Nakatsuka, Yoshiaki; Kado, Kazumi
JAEA-Technology 2012-023, 36 Pages, 2012/08
JAEA-Technology-2012-023.pdf:1.54MB
We developed uranium mass assay systems for 200-litter wastes drums applied neutron and measurements by NDA method. In this report we will describe measurement experiences followed by the previous report. The systems are composed of the 16 pieces of helium-3 (He) proportional counters for neutron detection. The neutron measurement methodology is consist of U (,n)F reaction and spontaneous fission of U. The extensive test trials using the known amount of uranium with different enrichment and some kinds of matrices in drums were performed. By using this NWAS we tried to determine uranium mass in the actual uranium wastes drums stored in the URCP at Ningyo-toge. The actual uranium wastes drums are of great variety, in the point of matrix, bulk density, packing condition and total uranium mass. Therefore we have tried some challenging methods which eliminate problems, and established the applicability to almost all kinds of wastes drums.
Kawachi, Tetsuya; Hasegawa, Noboru; Nishikino, Masaharu; Ishino, Masahiko; Imazono, Takashi; Oba, Toshiyuki; Kaihori, Takeshi; Kishimoto, Maki; Ochi, Yoshihiro; Tanaka, Momoko; et al.
X-Ray Lasers 2010; Springer Proceedings in Physics, Vol.136, p.15 - 24, 2011/12
This paper reviews recent improvement in the source development of laser-driven X-ray lasers and the applications in the research fields of material science, laser processing, X-ray imaging, and radiation damage in biological cells. In the application for material science, we have firstly observed temporal correlation between the domain structures of ferro-electric substance under the Curie temperature. In the laser processing, new X-ray laser interferometer reveals us the nano-scale surface distortion of substance pumped by a femto-second optical pulse. In the X-ray diffraction image, we have taken several static images of micro-structure of samples: now we are trying to extend the objective to nano-scale dynamics using pump and probe method. In the radiation damage of biological cells, we observed double strand break in DNA using X-ray laser exposure; this results are compared with the case using incoherent several KeV X-ray exposure.
treatment technology and proof of IF production methodEma, Akira; Kado, Kazumi; Suzuki, Kazuhiko*
Nihon Genshiryoku Gakkai Wabun Rombunshi, 10(3), p.194 - 204, 2011/09
This paper shows the investigation result of the reasonable IF treatment condition and the full-scale examination result by using this IF treatment condition. As a result, it could confirm 99% of the intermediate uranium fluoride in the cascade was removed for 60 days. Further, this paper shows the investigation result of the reasonable IF production condition and the full-scale examination result. As a result, it could be proved 3,355 kg-IF gas was produced.
treatment reaction product separation and refinementEma, Akira; Kado, Kazumi; Suzuki, Kazuhiko*
Nihon Genshiryoku Gakkai Wabun Rombunshi, 10(3), p.205 - 215, 2011/09
This paper shows we constructed theoretically the methodology using the -ray measured outside the gas centrifuge and MCNP code. Further, this paper shows the investigation result of the reasonable separation condition and the full-scale examination result. As a result, it could be proved IF
weight of 86% can separate and refine from UF
and IF mixture gas.
Zaima, Naoki; Nakashima, Shinichi; Kaneda, Koji; Kado, Kazumi
JAEA-Technology 2010-046, 31 Pages, 2011/02
JAEA-Technology-2010-046.pdf:2.84MBJAEA-Technology-2010-046(errata).pdf:0.05MB
The uranium mass assay systems for 200-litter wastes drums applied neutron and measurements by NDA method had been developed. The measurement systems and trial data are described in this preliminary report. The systems are composed of the 16 pieces of helium-3 proportional counters for neutron detection and a large sized NaI(Tl) scintillation detector for ray detection. The extensive testing trials using the calibrated uranium sources with different enrichment and some kinds of matrices in drums were performed. Through the one year testing the useful experiences of this system concerning neutron and ray measurements for uranium mass were obtained. Almost all instruments and software were so good performance as is designed. As the next step we are scheduled to try measurements for actual wastes that are stored in the Uranium Refining and Conversion Plant at Ningyo-toge, and put practical uses near future. Our research was accomplished with the support of LANL.
Zaima, Naoki; Morimoto, Yasuyuki; Sugitsue, Noritake; Kado, Kazumi
Proceedings of 13th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management (ICEM 2010) (CD-ROM), p.311 - 320, 2010/10
single crystalKashiwaya, Hiromi*; Shirai, Kazumi*; Matsumoto, Tetsuro*; Shibata, Hajime*; Kambara, Hiroshi*; Ishikado, Motoyuki; Eisaki, Hiroshi*; Iyo, Akira*; Shamoto, Shinichi; Kurosawa, Itaru*; et al.
Applied Physics Letters, 96(20), p.202504_1 - 202504_3, 2010/05
Times Cited Count：28 Percentile：71.83(Physics, Applied)The 
-axis transport properties of a high-pressure synthesized PrFeAsO single crystal are studied using s-shaped junctions. Resistivity anisotropy of about 120 detected at 50 K shows the presence of strong anisotropy in the electronic states. The obtained critical current density for the -axis of 2.9 
10
A/cm
is two orders of magnitude larger than that in Bi
Sr
La
CuO
. The appearance of a hysteresis in the current-voltage curve below 
is the manifestation of the intrinsic Josephson effect similar to that in cuprate superconductors. The suppression of the critical current-normal resistance (
) product is explained by an inspecular transport in 
-wave pair potential.
by means of X-ray lasersTai, R.; Namikawa, Kazumichi*; Kishimoto, Maki; Tanaka, Momoko; Sukegawa, Kota*; Hasegawa, Noboru; Kawachi, Tetsuya; Kado, Masataka; Lu, P.; Nagashima, Keisuke; et al.
Physical Review Letters, 89(25), p.257602_1 - 267602_4, 2002/12
Times Cited Count：39 Percentile：80.86(Physics, Multidisciplinary)no abstracts in English
Kato, Yoshiaki; Daido, Hiroyuki; Nagashima, Keisuke; Kawachi, Tetsuya; Hasegawa, Noboru; Tanaka, Momoko; Tang, H.; Tai, R.; Lu, P.; Kishimoto, Maki; et al.
AIP Conference Proceedings 641, p.31 - 39, 2002/00
no abstracts in English
Kawachi, Tetsuya; Kishimoto, Maki; Kado, Masataka; Tanaka, Momoko; Hasegawa, Noboru; Ochi, Yoshihiro; Nishikino, Masaharu; Ishino, Masahiko; Imazono, Takashi; Kunieda, Yuichi; et al.
no journal, ,
Recent progress in X-ray laser research in Japan Atomic Energy Agency is reviewed. Using the nickel-like silver soft X-ray laser at the wavelength of 13.9 nm, the application experiments have been conducted in the research fields such as material science, high-density plasma diagnostics, XRL ablation, XRL imaging using single-shot holography and atomic physics. The repetition rate of the XRL beam has been improved from each 10-20 minutes to 0.1 Hz by using new driver laser system with Nd: glass zigzag slab amplifier, and we are now constructing new beam line for the pump-probe measurement of the surface phase-transition by the method of X-ray laser interferometer. In the research activity on the extension of the wavelength region of the X-ray lasers, firstly, the demonstration of novel coherent X-ray generation by "flying mirror" technique is reported. The second is theoretical investigation of the resonance photo-pumping scheme toward water-window region.
Kado, Masataka; Kawachi, Tetsuya; Ochi, Yoshihiro; Nishikino, Masaharu; Ishino, Masahiko; Imazono, Takashi; Sasaki, Akira; Hasegawa, Noboru; Kishimoto, Maki; Tanaka, Momoko; et al.
no journal, ,
Full coherent X-ray laser operating at 0.1 Hz are realized with originally developed high power laser system and double-target amplification scheme at JAEA. Utilizing the high spatial coherent several applications have been done recently such as study of temporal correlation of the domain fluctuation of BaTiO with X-ray speckle measurement and X-ray interferometric measurement of nano-scale dynamics of solid surface with X-ray interferometer. Irradiating the X-ray laser onto biological cells DNA radiation damages showed different features comparing ordinary X-ray sources. Recent progress of X-ray laser development at JAEA and its applications will be presented.
Zaima, Naoki; Nakashima, Shinichi; Kaneda, Koji; Kado, Kazumi
no journal, ,
We developed uranium mass assay systems for 200-litter wastes drums applied neutron and measurements by NDA method. In this intermediate report we will describe measurement systems and trial data. The systems are composed of the 16 pieces of helium-3 proportional counters for neutron detection and a large sized NaI(Tl) scintillation detector for -ray detection. The extensive testing trials using the calibrated uranium sources with different enrichment and some kinds of matrices in drums were performed. Through the one year testing the useful experiences of this system concerning neutron and -ray measurements for uranium mass were obtained. Almost all instruments and software were so good performance as is designed. As the next step we are going to schedule to try measurements for actual wastes that are stored in the Uranium Refining and Conversion Plant at Ningyo-toge, and put practical uses near future. Our research was accomplished with the support of Los Alamos National Laboratory.
treatment technologyEma, Akira; Kado, Kazumi; Suzuki, Kazuhiko*
no journal, ,
When uranium enrichment plant decommissioning is carried out, a reasonable gas centrifuge decontamination technology is required. The present study proposes a dry treatment technology using Iodine Heptafluoride (IF) gas. As a result, we observe experimental decontamination performance.
Ema, Akira; Kado, Kazumi; Suzuki, Kazuhiko*
no journal, ,
In the nuclear industry, when the nuclear facilities is dismantled, the decontamination work of the radioactive substances is carried out. The selection of the decontamination method is a big problem because the enlargement of decontamination plant and increases of disposal cost is caused. In this study, we propose the new decontamination method of the uranium compounds by IF gas.
Zaima, Naoki; Nakashima, Shinichi; Nakatsuka, Yoshiaki; Kado, Kazumi
no journal, ,
We developed uranium mass assay systems for 200-litter wastes drums applied neutron and measurements by NDA method. In this intermediate report we will describe measurement systems and trial data. The systems are composed of the 16 pieces of helium-3 proportional counters for neutron detection and a Germanium solid state detector for ray detection. The extensive testing trials using the calibrated uranium sources with different enrichment and some kinds of matrices in drums were performed. Through the one year testing the useful experiences of this system concerning neutron and ray measurements for uranium mass were obtained. Almost all instruments and software were so good performance as is designed. As the next step we are now trying the measurements for actual wastes that are stored in the Uranium Refining and Conversion Plant at Ningyo-toge, and put practical uses near future. Our research was accomplished with the support of LANL.
Ema, Akira; Kado, Kazumi; Suzuki, Kazuhiko*
no journal, ,
We carried out the full-scale exam of the IF production for the study of the decontamination technology using IF gas. As a result, it could be proved 3,355kg-IF gas was produced.
