Superheated drop neutron detectors used at the ESRF

Radiation Protection Dosimetry
P Berkvens, P Colomp

Abstract

The ESRF operates a 6 GeV electron storage ring to produce X-rays. The experimental hall is classified as a free access area in terms of radiation protection. Interlocked radiation monitors guarantee the corresponding dose constraint. Measurements have shown that the radiation field outside the storage ring is dominated by neutrons. Apfel REMbrandt superheated drop detectors have been chosen. In total, 64 monitors are installed around the storage ring, interlocked to the accelerator personnel safety system. Since the radiation fields are highly pulsed, the response of the REMbrandt monitors to pulsed radiation was measured and compared with theoretical predictions. Dose recordings from the bubble detectors are shown, illustrating the good correlation between beam losses and dose rates, as well as showing the correspondence between neutron and photon dose values. Finally, around the beamline hutches, REMbrandt neutron monitors have been used to evaluate the ratio between neutron and photon dose rates.

References

Jan 1, 1989·Health Physics·R E Apfel, Y C Lo

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Apr 24, 2014·Radiation Protection Dosimetry·Lars FröhlichAlessandro Vascotto
Jul 27, 2006·Radiation Protection Dosimetry·Francesco d'Errico

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