Estimation of double-differential cross-sections of Be(p,xn) reaction for new nuclear data library JENDL-5

Kunieda, Satoshi; Yamamoto, Kazuyoshi; Konno, Chikara; Iwamoto, Yosuke; Iwamoto, Osamu; Wakabayashi, Yasuo*; Ikeda, Yujiro*

Journal of Neutron Research, 24(3-4), p.329 - 335, 2023/01

https://doi.org/10.3233/JNR-220019

We have evaluated double-differential cross-sections (DDX) of the Be(p,xn) reaction based on the function proposed by Wakabayashi et al. up to 12 MeV. Through compilation in the ENDF-6 format file, data processing, and neutronics analysis with MC simulation codes MCNP and PHITS to thick target yield (TTY) measurements, the function was re-confirmed to give more reasonable DDX data than those in our previous library JENDL-4.0/HE and ENDF/B-VIII.0. We finally decided to reduce the absolute cross-sections by 15% for our new nuclear data library JENDL-5 since the prediction ability of neutronics simulation was much better than that based on the original function. Through comprehensive comparisons of the simulation results on TTY at different proton energies and neutron emission angles, we conclude that JENDL-5 gives the best estimation in the world.

Development of microstructural analysis and evaluation techniques of steel materials using RIKEN compact accelerator-driven neutron source (RANS)

Xu, P. G.; Takamura, Masato*; Iwamoto, Chihiro*; Hakoyama, Tomoyuki*; Otake, Yoshie*; Suzuki, Hiroshi

Isotope News, (774), p.7 - 10, 2021/04

https://www.jrias.or.jp/books/cat3/2021/774.html

no abstracts in English

Nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security in Japan, 3; Challenges on technologies for nuclear non-proliferation/nuclear security and progressing credibility

Mochiji, Toshiro; Senzaki, Masao*; Tamai, Hiroshi; Iwamoto, Tomonori*; Ishiguro, Yuzuru*; Kitade, Yuta; Sato, Heigo*; Suehiro, Rie*; Taniguchi, Tomihiro*; Fukasawa, Tetsuo*; et al.

Enerugi Rebyu, 40(8), p.56 - 57, 2020/07

Strict application of IAEA safeguards and nuclear security should be implemented for Japan's full-scale nuclear fuel cycle. Based on the knowledge and experience of research and development in the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear material management, the effective and efficient promotion of new technologies should be promoted with scientific and demonstrative measures to strengthen the world's nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security. Development or sophistication of new technologies, human resource development, and reinforcement of the international framework are future challenge in the international community.

Nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security in Japan, 1; Peaceful nuclear use and nuclear non-proliferation

Mochiji, Toshiro; Senzaki, Masao*; Tamai, Hiroshi; Iwamoto, Tomonori*; Ishiguro, Yuzuru*; Kitade, Yuta; Sato, Heigo*; Suehiro, Rie*; Taniguchi, Tomihiro*; Fukasawa, Tetsuo*; et al.

Enerugi Rebyu, 40(6), p.58 - 59, 2020/05

In order to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, it is important not only to ensure safety but also to ensure nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security. Japan has contributed to the international community through strengthening nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security capabilities with technical and human resource development. However, in the wake of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in 2011, Japan's nuclear power plants have not restarted or plutonium use has not progressed smoothly. Concerns have been shown. Towards appropriate steps of Japan's nuclear fuel cycle policy, such concerns are examined and future efforts are summarized.

Continuous observation of polarization effects in thin SC-CVD diamond detector designed for heavy ion microbeam measurement

Kada, Wataru*; Iwamoto, Naoya; Sato, Takahiro; Onoda, Shinobu; Grilj, V.*; Skukan, N.*; Koka, Masashi; Oshima, Takeshi; Jaki, M.*; Kamiya, Tomihiro

Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, 331, p.113 - 116, 2014/07

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2013.11.040

no abstracts in English

Development of proposed guideline of flow-induced vibration evaluation for hot-leg piping in a sodium-cooled fast reactor

Sakai, Takaaki; Yamano, Hidemasa; Tanaka, Masaaki; Ono, Ayako; Ohshima, Hiroyuki; Kaneko, Tetsuya*; Hirota, Kazuo*; Sago, Hiromi*; Xu, Y.*; Iwamoto, Yukiharu*; et al.

Proceedings of 15th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics (NURETH-15) (USB Flash Drive), 13 Pages, 2013/05

The development of flow-induced vibration evaluation methodology has reached a milestone that separate-effect experimental data under a high Reynolds number regime including swirl and deflected inflow conditions are available for the validation of the methodology. On the other hand, technical standards are desirable to be documented for designers of sodium-cooled fast reactors. From such a background, the documentation of a flow-induced vibration design guideline has been made for the hot-leg piping of Japan sodium-cooled fast reactor. This paper describes the design guideline of the flow-induced vibration evaluation methodology, which has been informed from main separate-effect experiments, as well as supplemental interpretation for the guideline.

Microbeam irradiation effects on transmission diamond detector

Kada, Wataru; Sato, Takahiro; Iwamoto, Naoya; Onoda, Shinobu; Grilj, V.*; Skukan, N.*; Makino, Takahiro; Koka, Masashi; Jaki, M.*; Oshima, Takeshi; et al.

Proceedings of 10th International Workshop on Radiation Effects on Semiconductor Devices for Space Applications (RASEDA-10) (Internet), p.70 - 73, 2012/12

Thin film CVD diamond detector is now under investigation for the utilization as a transmission detector for ionized particle in single-ion-hit by replacing materials of the beam extraction window in a microbeam line of the AVF cyclotron at JAEA/Takasaki. In this research, a spectroscopy-grade 50 m thick-film Single Crystalline (SC) CVD diamond detector with size of 4.6 mm 4.6 mm was characterized using Ion Beam Induced Charge (IBIC) and Transient Ion Beam Induced Current (TIBIC) systems. The detector was irradiated with 1-3 MeV H and 15 MeV O microbeams. Significant decrease of pulse height of IBIC signals was observed at 15 MeV O irradiation, however, this peak degradation easily recovered in a short time by release of bias voltages. This temporal degradation effect was enhanced in areas damaged by previous ion irradiation. Therefore, the temporal peak degradation seems to be caused by the polarization effect due to charge captured by defects in diamond or/and at the surface.

X-ray diffraction recording from single axonemes of eukaryotic flagella

Nishiura, Masaya*; Toba, Shiori*; Takao, Daisuke*; Miyashiro, Daisuke*; Sakakibara, Hitoshi*; Matsuo, Tatsuhito; Kamimura, Shinji*; Oiwa, Kazuhiro*; Yagi, Naoto*; Iwamoto, Hiroyuki*

Journal of Structural Biology, 178(3), p.329 - 337, 2012/06

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsb.2012.03.011

We report the first X-ray diffraction patterns recorded from single axonemes of eukaryotic flagella with a diameter of only 0.2 m, by using the technique of cryomicrodiffraction. A spermatozoon isolated from Drosophila melanogaster, was mounted straight in a glass capillary, quickly frozen and its 800-m segment was irradiated end-on with intense synchrotron radiation X-ray microbeams (diameter, 2 m) at 74 K. Well-defined diffraction patterns were recorded, consisting of a large number of isolated reflection spots. The patterns had features of an 18-fold rotational symmetry as expected from the axonemal structure. The diffraction patterns were compared with the results of model calculations based on a published electron micrograph of the Drosophila axoneme. The comparison provided information on the native state of axoneme, including estimates of axonemal diameter and interdoublet spacing.

Conceptual design of multipurpose compact research reactor; Annual report FY2010 (Joint research)

Imaizumi, Tomomi; Miyauchi, Masaru; Ito, Masayasu; Watahiki, Shunsuke; Nagata, Hiroshi; Hanakawa, Hiroki; Naka, Michihiro; Kawamata, Kazuo; Yamaura, Takayuki; Ide, Hiroshi; et al.

JAEA-Technology 2011-031, 123 Pages, 2012/01

JAEA-Technology-2011-031.pdf:16.08MB

The number of research reactors in the world is decreasing because of their aging. However, the planning to introduce the nuclear power plants is increasing in Asian countries. In these Asian countries, the key issue is the human resource development for operation and management of nuclear power plants after constructed them, and also the necessity of research reactor, which is used for lifetime extension of LWRs, progress of the science and technology, expansion of industry use, human resources training and so on, is increasing. From above backgrounds, the Neutron Irradiation and Testing Reactor Center began to discuss basic concept of a multipurpose low-power research reactor for education and training, etc. This design study is expected to contribute not only to design tool improvement and human resources development in the Neutron Irradiation and Testing Reactor Center but also to maintain and upgrade the technology on research reactors in nuclear power-related companies. This report treats the activities of the working group from July 2010 to June 2011 on the multipurpose low-power research reactor in the Neutron Irradiation and Testing Reactor Center and nuclear power-related companies.

Unsteady elbow pipe flow to develop a flow-induced vibration evaluation methodology for Japan sodium-cooled fast reactor

Yamano, Hidemasa; Tanaka, Masaaki; Murakami, Takahiro*; Iwamoto, Yukiharu*; Yuki, Kazuhisa*; Sago, Hiromi*; Hayakawa, Satoshi*

Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, 48(4), p.677 - 687, 2011/04

https://doi.org/10.3327/jnst.48.677

This paper describes the current status of flow-induced vibration evaluation methodology development for primary cooling pipes in Japan Sodium-cooled Fast Reactor (JSFR), in particular emphasizing on recent R&D activities that investigate unsteady elbow pipe flow.