Neutron Measurements inside PWR Containments

摘要

Multisphere spectrometry was used to characterize the stray neutron environment inside the containment buildings of eight pressurized water power reactors. Differential energy spectra and integral quantities, such as the neutron fluence and dose-equivalent rates, were determined. Published response data on various personnel monitors and survey instruments were applied to the measured spectra and the expected responses of the monitors were compared with available dosimeter and survey instrument measurements to evaluate monitor performance. A summary of the measurements and results is presented. (ERA citation 06:002386)