Year
2000
Abstract
This paper will describe a new calorimeter design currently under development at the Savannah River Technology Center. The new design concept was selected due to extreme facility conditions and is similar to commercial, small-scale calorimeters. Material to be measured is a vitrified americium/curium mixture generating approximately 50 watts per container. The facility environment for this application is extreme compared to a typical calorimeter environment. Background radiation levels are estimated to be 22,400 rads/hour and temperature variations are expected to follow outside conditions. Measurements will be conducted in a remote cell utilizing manipulators. A prototype was fabricated and testing completed to demonstrate the concept. Data from the prototype testing will be presented.