Detection of hydrogen buildup in initially pure nonhydrogenous liquids [electronic resource]
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| Format: | Government Document Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Oak Ridge, Tenn. :
Oak Ridge National Laboratory. ; distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Department of Energy,
1978.
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| Abstract: | A technique for monitoring hydrogen buildup in initially pure nonhydrogenous liquids is described in this report. The detection method is based upon the neutron-moderating properties of hydrogen. The analysis leading to the selection and design of a hydrogen-monitoring device is described. An experimental mockup of the device was then constructed and tested for hydrogen sensitivity. A hot cell was used for these tests. A device proved capable of measuring hydrogen concentrations in the range of 0 to 13.0 x 10/sup 27/ atoms/m/sup 3/, with an accuracy of about 1.0 x 10/sup 27/ atoms/m/sup 3/. A typical measurement can be made in 3 to 5 min. The experimental results confirmed the sensitivities predicted by the analysis and demonstrated that such a device would be practical for hydrogen concentration measurements for criticality control in an HTGR fuel refabrication plant. |
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| Item Description: | Published through SciTech Connect. 12/01/1978. "ornl/tm-6466" McNeany, S.R.; Jenkins, J.D. |
| Physical Description: | Pages: 26 : digital, PDF file. |