Year
2010
Abstract
This research investigates the ability to expand the capabilities of the active well coincidence counter by combining the results of active and passive measurements as well as add a second active measurement which uses neutrons from an Americium-Beryllium source, a much higher energy neutron source than the Americium-Lithium sources which are traditionally used. This project is focused on measuring the Neptunium-Plutonium Extraction (NPEX) product but the methodology for measuring any oxide sample containing up to six actinides will also be developed.