- 专利标题: Fixed in-core detector design using sic Schottky diodes configured with a high axial and radial sensor density and enhanced fission gamma measurement sensitivity
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申请号: US17996765申请日: 2021-04-22
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公开(公告)号: US12044815B2公开(公告)日: 2024-07-23
- 发明人: Michael D. Heibel
- 申请人: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
- 申请人地址: US PA Cranberry Township
- 专利权人: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
- 当前专利权人: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
- 当前专利权人地址: US PA Cranberry Township
- 代理机构: K&L Gates LLP
- 国际申请: PCT/US2021/028543 2021.04.22
- 国际公布: WO2021/216805A 2021.10.28
- 进入国家日期: 2022-10-20
- 主分类号: G01T1/36
- IPC分类号: G01T1/36
摘要:
A system for measuring gamma spectroscopy of a neutron irradiated material includes a plurality of semiconductor sensors. Each of the semiconductor sensors includes a gamma ray receiving surface disposed above a Schottky layer in contact with an n-doped active layer. The receiving surface is configured to emit electrons upon irradiation by gamma rays. The receiving surface contacts an adjustable telescoping mount configured to adjust the distance between the receiving surface and the Schottky layer. The n-doped layer is fabricated to have a thickness designed to pass through electrons having greater than a defined energy. The combination of adjustable receiving surface and active layer thickness define a minimum and maximum energy response of each of the sensors. Multiple sensors may be integrated in an array in which each sensor has its own energy response. An array of such sensors can measure the gamma spectrum of a material irradiated with neutrons.
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