Radiation-protection calculations to support SNS accelerator commissioning

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Abstract

A wide range of neutronisc and shielding analyses were performed for each SNS accelerator facility commissioning stage to provide safe commissioning from radiation protection point of view. Analyses cover prompt radiation levels including localized temporary shielding development; residual radiation levels after beam termination and commissioning beam characteristics limitations in order to restrict equipment activation; water and air activations near points of beam termination; monitoring dose rates by sets of TLD and real time measuring instruments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators, ACCAPP'07
Pages609-613
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators, ACCAPP'07 - Pocatello, ID, United States
Duration: Jul 29 2007Aug 2 2007

Publication series

Name8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators, ACCAPP'07

Conference

Conference8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators, ACCAPP'07
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPocatello, ID
Period07/29/0708/2/07

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