CALORIMETRIC METHODS FOR THE ASSAY OF FUEL PINS AND RESIDUES

摘要

The possibilities of using calorimetric methods for assay purposes in the Plutonium Facility and the EBR-II Fuel Reprocessing Facility were examined. Prototypes of twin-differential and rate calorimeters were assembled and experimentally investigated. These investigations indicate that calorimetric assay methods will be useful for these purposes. Based on results with the prototypes, more advanced calorimeters were constructed and are also described.