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Delayed $$gamma$$-ray spectroscopy combined with active neutron interrogation for nuclear security and safeguards

Koizumi, Mitsuo; Rossi, F.; Rodriguez, D.; Takamine, Jun; Seya, Michio; Bogucarska, T.*; Crochemore, J.-M.*; Varasano, G.*; Abbas, K.*; Pedersen, B.*; et al.

EPJ Web of Conferences, 146, p.09018_1 - 09018_4, 2017/09

 Times Cited Count:3 Percentile:86.61

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LaBr$$_3$$ $$gamma$$-ray spectrometer for detecting $$^{10}$$B in debris of melted nuclear fuel

Koizumi, Mitsuo; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Kitatani, Fumito; Harada, Hideo; Heyse, J.*; Kopecky, S.*; Mondelaers, W.*; Paradela, C.*; Schillebeeckx, P.*

Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 837, p.153 - 160, 2016/11

 Times Cited Count:1 Percentile:19.85(Instruments & Instrumentation)

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Active neutron NDA techniques for nuclear non-proliferation applications, 4; Development of delayed gamma-ray spectroscopy; Experimental research plan

Koizumi, Mitsuo; Heyse, J.*; Mondelaers, W.*; Paradela, C.*; Pedersen, B.*; Schillebeeckx, P.*; Seya, Michio; Rodriguez, D.; Takamine, Jun

Kaku Busshitsu Kanri Gakkai (INMM) Nihon Shibu Dai-36-Kai Nenji Taikai Rombunshu (Internet), 6 Pages, 2015/12

The fission-product yield distributions are unique for each fissionable nuclide and interrogating neutron energy. Ratios of fissile materials (e.g. $$^{235}$$U, $$^{239}$$Pu, and $$^{241}$$Pu), therefore, could be deduced from differences in the observed neutron-induced Delayed Gamma-ray (DG) spectra characterized by the difference of these yields. This DG Spectroscopy (DGS) project includes research and development of a measurement system along with confirming and improving nuclear data. Experiments will be held at multiple facilities, including ITU/Ispra (Italy), IRMM/Geel (Belgium), and KURRI/Kumatori (Japan), using a wide range of neutron sources and nuclear material sample targets. The experimental efforts of this DGS project are described in this presentation.

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Generalized analysis method for neutron resonance transmission analysis

Harada, Hideo; Kimura, Atsushi; Kitatani, Fumito; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Becker, B.*; Kopecky, S.*; Schillebeeckx, P.*

Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, 52(6), p.837 - 843, 2015/06

 Times Cited Count:4 Percentile:26.04(Nuclear Science & Technology)

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Development of NRD, 1; Developments of a LaBr$$_{3}$$ scintillation detector system for neutron resonance densitometry

Koizumi, Mitsuo; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Kitatani, Fumito; Harada, Hideo; Takamine, Jun; Kureta, Masatoshi; Seya, Michio; Kimura, Atsushi; Iimura, Hideki; Becker, B.*; et al.

Kaku Busshitsu Kanri Gakkai (INMM) Nihon Shibu Dai-35-Kai Nenji Taikai Rombunshu (Internet), 8 Pages, 2015/01

We have proposed neutron resonance densitometry (NRD) as a method to quantify special nuclear materials in particle-like debris of melted fuel. NRD is a combination of neutron resonance transmission analysis (NRTA), and neutron resonance capture analysis (NRCA) (and prompt $$gamma$$-ray analysis (PGA)). NRCA/PGA is used to identify contaminant elements, which is difficult to be detected by NRTA. To observe $$gamma$$ rays emitted in neutron capture reaction, a spectrometer consisting of LaBr$$_3$$ scintillation detectors has been constructed. A newly installed data acquisition system enables us to measure 500 k event/s for each 8-channel inputs. In this presentation, the research and development of NRD is introduced and the status of the development of the spectrometer system is given as well.

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Neutron resonance spectroscopy for the characterization of materials and objects

Schillebeeckx, P.*; Becker, B.*; Harada, Hideo; Kopecky, S.*

Landolt-B$"o$rnstein Group 1, Vol.26; Numerical Data and Functional Relationships in Science and Technology, Subv.A; Neutron Resonance Parameters, p.4 - 52, 2015/00

The probability that neutrons interact with nuclei strongly depends on the energy of the incoming neutron. There are resonances at specific energies for each nuclide.Since resonances appear at energies that are specific for each nuclide, they can be used to determine the elemental and in some cases even the isotopic composition of materials and objects. The resonance structures in total and capture cross sections are the basis of Neutron Resonance Transmission Analysis (NRTA) and Neutron Resonance Capture Analysis (NRCA), respectively. Principles of NRTA and NRCA are reviewed. Neutron Resonance Densitometry (NRD) combining NRTA and NTCA is also reviewed as a non-destructive method to characterize particle-like debris of melted fuel.

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Recent progress in research and development in neutron resonance densitometry (NRD) for quantification of nuclear materials in particle-like debris

Koizumi, Mitsuo; Kitatani, Fumito; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Harada, Hideo; Takamine, Jun; Kureta, Masatoshi; Iimura, Hideki; Seya, Michio; Becker, B.*; Kopecky, S.*; et al.

Nuclear Back-end and Transmutation Technology for Waste Disposal, p.13 - 20, 2015/00

Neutron Resonance Densitometry (NRD) has been proposed for quantification of nuclear materials in melted fuel. NRD is a combined TOF technique of Neutron Resonance Transmission Analysis (NRTA) and Neutron Resonance Capture Analysis (NRCA) or Prompt Gamma ray Analysis (PGA). To establish the method, development of detectors is in progress. Experiments were carried out at a TOF facility, GELINA, under the collaboration with EC-JRC-IRMM. The progress of the project is reported.

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Thickness and mixed sample effects on areal density measurement with NRTA for particle like debris of melted fuel

Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Harada, Hideo; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Kitatani, Fumito; Takamine, Jun; Kureta, Masatoshi; Iimura, Hideki; Kimura, Atsushi; Becker, B.*; Kopecky, S.*; et al.

Proceedings of INMM 55th Annual Meeting (Internet), 6 Pages, 2014/07

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Developments of a LaBr$$_3$$ scintillation detector system for neutron resonance densitometry (NRD)

Koizumi, Mitsuo; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Kitatani, Fumito; Harada, Hideo; Takamine, Jun; Kureta, Masatoshi; Seya, Michio; Kimura, Atsushi; Iimura, Hideki; Becker, B.*; et al.

Proceedings of INMM 55th Annual Meeting (Internet), 7 Pages, 2014/07

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Development of neutron resonance densitometry

Harada, Hideo; Schillebeeckx, P.*; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Kitatani, Fumito; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Takamine, Jun; Kureta, Masatoshi; Iimura, Hideki; Kimura, Atsushi; Seya, Michio; et al.

Proceedings of INMM 55th Annual Meeting (Internet), 8 Pages, 2014/07

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Neutron resonance densitometry for particle-like debris of melted fuel

Harada, Hideo; Kitatani, Fumito; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Takamine, Jun; Kureta, Masatoshi; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Iimura, Hideki; Seya, Michio; Becker, B.*; Kopecky, S.*; et al.

Nuclear Data Sheets, 118, p.502 - 504, 2014/04

 Times Cited Count:4 Percentile:33.13(Physics, Nuclear)

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Sample thickness effect on nuclear material quantification with NRTA for particle like debris of melted fuel

Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Harada, Hideo; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Kitatani, Fumito; Takamine, Jun; Kureta, Masatoshi; Iimura, Hideki; Becker, B.*; Kopecky, S.*; Kauwenberghs, K.*; et al.

Proceedings of INMM 54th Annual Meeting (CD-ROM), 6 Pages, 2013/07

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Recent progress in research and development on the neutron resonance densitometry for particle-like debris of melted fuel

Harada, Hideo; Kitatani, Fumito; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Takamine, Jun; Kureta, Masatoshi; Iimura, Hideki; Seya, Michio; Becker, B.*; Kopecky, S.*; et al.

Proceedings of INMM 54th Annual Meeting (CD-ROM), 10 Pages, 2013/07

In this contribution, progress made in the development of NRD for the characterization of nuclear materials mixed with highly radioactive nuclides is presented, together with the basic concept and principles. The use of a special $$gamma$$-ray spectrometer for NRCA and an evaluation of the achievable accuracy are discussed. The discussion is based on results of Monte Carlo simulations combined experimental data from measurements carried out at GELINA. In addition, a prototype compact NRD system, which will be installed at the JAEA Tokai-site, has been designed and is presented. Other results, such as the impact of the particle size and nuclear data, are presented in other contributions to this symposium.

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Contribution of the JRC to the development of neutron resonance densitometry to characterize melted fuel from severe accidents

Schillebeeckx, P.*; Becker, B.*; Emiliani, F.*; Kopecky, S.*; Kauwenberghs, K.*; Moens, A.*; Mondelaers, W.*; Sibbens, G.*; Harada, Hideo; Kitatani, Fumito; et al.

Proceedings of INMM 54th Annual Meeting (CD-ROM), 7 Pages, 2013/07

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Proposal of neutron resonance densitometry for particle like debris of melted fuel using NRTA and NRCA

Harada, Hideo; Kitatani, Fumito; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Takamine, Jun; Kureta, Masatoshi; Iimura, Hideki; Seya, Michio; Becker, B.*; Kopecky, S.*; et al.

Proceedings of 35th ESARDA Annual Meeting (Internet), 6 Pages, 2013/05

The neutron resonance densitometry (NRD) has been proposed to quantify of nuclear materials in particle-like debris of melted fuel formed in severe accidents of nuclear reactor such as Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plants; the NRD is a combined method of NRTA (neutron resonance transmission analysis) and NRCA (neutron resonance capture analysis) using a pulsed neutron generator and a neutron TOF (time of flight) technique. The presentation includes the proposed NRD concept, its principle, and preliminary analytical studies on achievable accuracies. The research plan on the feasibility study of the NRD will be also shown, which has been started since 2012 JFY.

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Promising NDA technologies for material accountancy of nuclear material in debris of melted fuel of Fukushima-Daiichi NPP

Seya, Michio; Harada, Hideo; Kitatani, Fumito; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Hajima, Ryoichi; Hayakawa, Takehito; Shizuma, Toshiyuki; Angell, C.; Bolind, A.

Proceedings of 35th ESARDA Annual Meeting (Internet), 9 Pages, 2013/05

This introductory paper presents two promising NDA technologies for nuclear material accountancy of melted fuel debris of Fukushima Daiichi NPP, which JAEA has been developing basic part of them. One of the two is Neutron Resonance Densitometry based on NRTA and NRCA utilizing the Time of Flight method, which is intended for the analysis of particle-like debris. We JAEA and JRC-IRMM have started collaboration on NRD since May 2012. This paper describes the proposed NRD very roughly, while the some of the papers show the details of this method. Another NDA technology uses LCS $$gamma$$-rays to analyse nuclear material in cut / small rock-like debris. The application of the Nuclear Resonance Fluorescence method using LCS $$gamma$$-rays is presented here very roughly. Last 2 papers in this series show in detail the demonstration system of generation of intense mono-energetic $$gamma$$-rays using Energy Recovery Linac and laser storing cavity and measurement methods.

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Particle size inhomogeneity effect on neutron resonance densitometry

Becker, B.*; Harada, Hideo; Kauwenberghs, K.*; Kitatani, Fumito; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Kopecky, S.*; Moens, A.*; Schillebeeckx, P.*; Sibbens, G.*; Tsuchiya, Harufumi

Proceedings of 35th ESARDA Annual Meeting (Internet), 7 Pages, 2013/05

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Development of neutron resonance densitometry at the GELINA TOF facility

Schillebeeckx, P.*; Abousahl, S.*; Becker, B.*; Borella, A.*; Emiliani, F.*; Harada, Hideo; Kauwenberghs, K.*; Kitatani, Fumito; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Kopecky, S.*; et al.

Proceedings of 35th ESARDA Annual Meeting (Internet), 11 Pages, 2013/05

Oral presentation

NDA R&D activities at JAEA

Kureta, Masatoshi; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Harada, Hideo; Seya, Michio; Naoi, Yosuke

no journal, , 

The JAEA will start the following new program with collaboration with EC/JRC. "(Tentative) Development of active neutron NDA techniques with DDA, DG, NRTA and PGA using a pulsed neutron source". The final purpose of this program is to establish the measurement techniques for the high radioactive Special Nuclear Material (SNM) such as the Spent Fuel (SF) in the repossessing process and for nuclear non-proliferation applications. In this program, the JAEA will conduct the R&D on active neutron non-destructive measurement techniques of nuclear material and study the combination.

Oral presentation

Challenge towards quantification of SNM from Fukushima Daiichi by NRD

Harada, Hideo; Koizumi, Mitsuo; Tsuchiya, Harufumi; Kitatani, Fumito; Seya, Michio; Becker, B.*; Heyse, J.*; Kopecky, S.*; Paradela, C.*; Schillebeeckx, P.*

no journal, , 

A new concept named as neutron resonance densitometry (NRD) has been proposed by JAEA to quantify the amounts of special nuclear materials included in samples with unknown elemental and isotopic composition, such as melted fuel debris generated in severe accidents of nuclear reactors such as Fukushima Daiichi. JAEA and JRC-IRMM has started the international collaboration on the feasibility study aiming at development of a quantifying technique of nuclear materials by a non-destructive method NRD. The highlights of the significant results such as detector development, validation measurements using a U sample and a heterogeneous sample, the advanced analysis method are presented together with the concept of the NRD.

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