Fibre Optic Extensometer for High Radiation and High Temperature Nuclear Applications

Cheymol, G.; Villard, J-F.; Gusarov, A.; Brichard, B.

doi:10.1109/tns.2013.2275198

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“…The noticeable peak, at 1272 nm, is due to the radio-luminescence of interstitial O2 in the optical fiber. This peak has been observed by other researchers performing in-pile fiber optic based measurements with some preliminary testing to exploit it for dosimetry applications [4][5][6]. This excited O2 state can also be achieved through photoluminescence and has been used for a variety of applications.…”

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confidence: 59%

“…These impacts are widely studied and remain an active area of research, however, strategies have been developed to help account for these effects [2][3][4]. A common technique is to use interference based measurement strategies in the design of the sensor [5,6]. Thereby limiting the impact of radiation induced attenuation on sensor performance.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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FY17 Report for Instrumentation Development for the Transient Testing Program

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Woolstenhulme

et al. 2017

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This report details the technical activities and accomplishment carried out under funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Technology Research and Development (NTRD) program for in-pile instrumentation supporting the transient testing program in FY19. These activities were performed in support of cross-cutting transient testing experiment objectives. The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of key technical work, of particular interest to nuclear irradiation test experimenters and in-pile instrumentation engineers. During FY19, development activities are focused on deployment of devices to perform online measurement of neutron flux, temperature, and mechanical behaviors in nuclear fuels experiments. Specifically, these R&D activities include in-pile investigations at the Transient Reactor Test (TREAT) facility throughout the year. Other in-pile instrumentation R&D activities are being carried out under other DOE programs, which may be recognized but not the focus of this document. A brief summary of activities and accomplishments is first provided for each major activity. More detailed summaries are presented in appendices.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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FY17 Report for Instrumentation Development for the Transient Testing Program

Jensen

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Woolstenhulme

et al. 2017

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“…By adding polarization controller and polarization analyzer to the OTDR scheme of Figure 9, one obtains a polarization OTDR (POTDR) that can measure the light polarization state versus the length of the fiber. So it is also possible to measure B and I from a POTDR trace as presented in [200,201].…”

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Nuclear instrumentation and measurement: a review based on the ANIMMA conferences

Giot

Vermeeren

Lyoussi

et al. 2017

EPJ Nuclear Sci. Technol.

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Abstract. The ANIMMA conferences offer a unique opportunity to discover research carried out in all fields of nuclear measurements and instrumentation with applications extending from fundamental physics to fission and fusion reactors, medical imaging, environmental protection and homeland security. After four successful editions of the Conference, it was decided to prepare a review based to a large extent but not exclusively on the papers presented during the first four editions of the conference. This review is organized according to the measurement methodologies: neutronic, photonic, thermal, acoustic and optical measurements, as well as medical imaging and specific challenges linked to data acquisition and electronic hardening. The paper describes the main challenges justifying research in these different areas, and summarizes the recent progress reported. It offers researchers and engineers a way to quickly and efficiently access knowledge in highly specialized areas.

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“…44,45 Irradiation testing of this sensor was performed in the SMIRNOF-7 experiment in the BR2 during 2012.…”

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2012 Status Report on Efforts to Enhance Instrume

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Daw³

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The Department of Energy (DOE) designated the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) as a National Scientific User Facility (NSUF) in April 2007 to support U.S. leadership in nuclear science and technology. By attracting new research users -universities, laboratories, and industry -the ATR NSUF facilitates basic and applied nuclear research and development, further advancing the nation's energy security needs. A key component of the ATR NSUF effort at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is to design, develop, and deploy new in-pile instrumentation techniques that are capable of providing real-time measurements of key parameters during irradiation. To address this need, an assessment of instrumentation available and under-development at other test reactors was completed. Based on this initial review, recommendations were made with respect to what instrumentation is needed at the ATR, and a strategy was developed for obtaining these sensors. In 2009, a report was issued documenting this program's strategy and initial progress toward accomplishing program objectives. Since 2009, annual reports have been issued to provide updates on the program strategy and the progress made on implementing the strategy. This report provides the 2012 update.As reported in this document, significant accomplishments occurred in several instrumentation development and deployment areas during 2012. Specialized INL-developed sensors for real-time detection of temperature and thermal conductivity are not only being provided to NSUF reactors at INL and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but are also being provided to the Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives (CEA) in France and to the Institute for Energy Technology/Halden Reactor Project (IFE/HRP) in Norway for evaluation. High Temperature Test Laboratory (HTTL) staff are also involved in expanding options for peak temperature sensors, such as melt wires and silicon carbide temperature monitors, and integral fluence sensors, such as activation foils and flux wires available to our users. On-going tasks to deploy real-time length and flux detection sensors are continuing. A test rig for evaluating creep specimens is now ready for use in the newly reactivated ATR pressurized water loop and efforts have been initiated to develop a crack growth test rig. In addition, several tasks evaluating 'advanced' technologies, such as fiber-optics based length detection and ultrasonic thermometers, were initiated.

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Fibre Optic Extensometer for High Radiation and High Temperature Nuclear Applications

Cited by 17 publications

References 9 publications

FY17 Report for Instrumentation Development for the Transient Testing Program

FY17 Report for Instrumentation Development for the Transient Testing Program

Nuclear instrumentation and measurement: a review based on the ANIMMA conferences

2012 Status Report on Efforts to Enhance Instrume

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