Analysis of random neutron sensor fluctuations for surveillance of nuclear instrumentation channels in nuclear power plant protection systems

D. W. Miller; J. W. Talnagi; S. A. Arndt; A. Behbahani

doi:10.1109/TNS.1984.4333352

Analysis of random neutron sensor fluctuations for surveillance of nuclear instrumentation channels in nuclear power plant protection systems

D. W. Miller, J. W. Talnagi, S. A. Arndt, A. Behbahani

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The analysis of the random fluctuations from nuetron sensors operating in the current mode has been shown to be a feasible method for monitoring the dynamic state of neutron measurement channels. A laboratory evaluation of both boron-lined and uranium-lined neutron sensors with simulated sensor and signal cable degradation was completed. The experimental evaluation, supported by a theoretical analysis, has demonstrated the potential for using the power spectral density of the random fluctuations on the detection process as an indicator of change in transient response of a neutron measurement channel.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	711-716
Number of pages	6
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science
Volume	31
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.1984.4333352
State	Published - Feb 1984
Externally published	Yes

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