Delayed neutron measurements from fast fission of actinide waste isotopes /

A study was performed to determine the delayed neutron

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Charlton, William S., 1973-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
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Summary:A study was performed to determine the delayed neutron
actinide samples (provided by Oak Ridge National Laboratory),
alternate group structure. Using a set of highly purified
computer control and counting system, and a specially
designed in-core irradiation device. The values for the
determined to be 1.67 ︢0.08, 1.14 ︢0.07, 0.86 ︢0.05,
emission properties from fast fission of several actinide
found in all cases. The "seven-group" structure was shown to
group" structure, in contrast to the traditional "six-group"
groups and their associated delayed neutron precursors.
microscopic method was used to predict initial guesses for
neutron induced fission of U-235, Np237, and Am-243 were
Np-237, and Am-243. A calculational technique based on the
other values recommended by Keepin et al., Waldo et al.,
provide a more direct correlation between delayed neutron
Reactor, a quick pneumatic transfer system, an integrated
respectively. The newly measured values were compared with
Saleh et al., and Brady and England. Good agreement was
six groups of the "seven-group" structure were measured for
structure used previously, was suggested which would yield a
superior fit to the measured data. A series of measurements
the delayed neutron emission decay constants and yields for
the delayed neutron parameters (group decay constants and
total delayed neutron yield (per 100 fissions) from fast-
U-235, Np-237, and Am-243. These experiments were performed
using the Texas A&M University Nuclear Science Center
waste isotopes. The specific isotopes evaluated were U-235,
were performed to test the hypothesis suggested by this
yield a superior fit to the measured data, as well as,
yields). Based on these calculations, an alternate "seven-
Item Description:"Major subject: Nuclear Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 82 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.