NSUF 23-4730: Testing of ex-core monitoring configurations at the Ohio State University Research Reactor (OSURR)
We propose to perform two experimental campaigns at the OSURR, aiming to demonstrate innovative ex-core reactor monitoring concepts with the potential to reconstruct reactor neutron flux profiles without requiring in-core access. We will collect data from our ex-core detectors to reconstruct the in-core neutron flux, while relying on existing reactor instrumentation to benchmark the reconstructed flux and measurement uncertainty and bias achieved by our system. Advanced radiation detection systems and algorithms will be utilized to push the boundaries of reactor monitoring, compensating for the limited in-core access and reduced operation and maintenance (O&M) capabilities of microreactors and modular reactors. Additionally, this proposed experimental campaign will provide support and strengthen an ongoing project titled "Ex-core Microreactor Monitoring (EM2) for Autonomous Operation," currently funded by the NRC. The NRC funding will contribute personnel support for detector design, acquisition, measurement planning and execution, and data analysis, further enhancing the success of the project.
Additional Info
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Abstract | We propose to perform two experimental campaigns at the OSURR, aiming to demonstrate innovative ex-core reactor monitoring concepts with the potential to reconstruct reactor neutron flux profiles without requiring in-core access. We will collect data from our ex-core detectors to reconstruct the in-core neutron flux, while relying on existing reactor instrumentation to benchmark the reconstructed flux and measurement uncertainty and bias achieved by our system. Advanced radiation detection systems and algorithms will be utilized to push the boundaries of reactor monitoring, compensating for the limited in-core access and reduced operation and maintenance (O&M) capabilities of microreactors and modular reactors. Additionally, this proposed experimental campaign will provide support and strengthen an ongoing project titled "Ex-core Microreactor Monitoring (EM2) for Autonomous Operation," currently funded by the NRC. The NRC funding will contribute personnel support for detector design, acquisition, measurement planning and execution, and data analysis, further enhancing the success of the project. |
| Award Announced Date | 2023-09-14T13:33:58.63 |
| Awarded Institution | None |
| Facility | None |
| Facility Tech Lead | Raymond Cao |
| Irradiation Facility | Ohio State University Research Reactor |
| PI | Angela Di Fulvio |
| PI Email | [email protected] |
| Project Type | RTE |
| RTE Number | None |