公开(公告)号：US20210059039A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：US16915510

申请日：2020-06-29

Applicant: PHOENIX LLC

Inventor： Lucas Jacobson ,  Tye Gribb ,  Ross Radel ,  Evan Sengbusch ,  Preston Barrows ,  Eli Moll

IPC: H05H3/06 ,  H05H6/00

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for generating a plurality of different monoenergetic neutron energies using a plurality of interchangeable ion beam targets. In certain embodiments, each of the plurality of ion beam targets is configured to generate a monoenergetic energy value that is at least 100 kiloelectron volts (keV) different from the other ion beam targets. In some embodiments, the ion beam targets are composed of LiF, TiD1.5-1.8, TiT1-2, ErD1.5, ErT, or Li.

公开(公告)号：US20220091297A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：US17546423

申请日：2021-12-09

Applicant: PHOENIX LLC

Inventor： Ross Radel ,  Brad Bloomquist ,  Evan Sengbusch ,  Rob O'Connell ,  Eli Moll ,  Daniel Cech ,  Gabriel Becerra

IPC: G01V5/00

Abstract: Provided herein are neutron-based detection systems and methods that provide, for example, high throughput analysis of elemental analysis of scrap materials. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale evaluation of bulk process materials where hazardous or otherwise undesirable materials or high value materials may be interspersed with the primary process material. In certain embodiments, the system is used to detect and potentially remove unexploded ordinance (UXO) from a conveyor of demilitarized shell casings being recycled by detecting the presence of nitrogen and other elements present in the UXO. In other embodiments, the system detects and removes unwanted or highly valuable materials from a stream of scrap material.

公开(公告)号：US20210270992A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-02

申请号：US16796000

申请日：2020-02-20

Applicant: PHOENIX LLC

Inventor： Ross Radel ,  Brad Bloomquist ,  Evan Sengbusch ,  Rob O'Connell ,  Eli Moll ,  Dan Cech ,  Gabriel Becerra

IPC: G01V5/00

Abstract: Provided herein are neutron-based detection systems and methods that provide, for example, high throughput analysis of elemental analysis of scrap materials. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale evaluation of bulk process materials where hazardous or otherwise undesirable materials or high value materials may be interspersed with the primary process material. In certain embodiments, the system is used to detect and potentially remove unexploded ordinance (UXO) from a conveyor of demilitarized shell casings being recycled by detecting the presence of nitrogen and other elements present in the UXO. In other embodiments, the system detects and removes unwanted or highly valuable materials from a stream of scrap material.

公开(公告)号：US11226428B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-18

申请号：US16796000

申请日：2020-02-20

Applicant: PHOENIX LLC

Inventor： Ross Radel ,  Brad Bloomquist ,  Evan Sengbusch ,  Rob O'Connell ,  Eli Moll ,  Daniel Cech ,  Gabriel Becerra

IPC: G01T1/167 ,  G01V5/00

Abstract: Provided herein are neutron-based detection systems and methods that provide, for example, high throughput analysis of elemental analysis of scrap materials. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale evaluation of bulk process materials where hazardous or otherwise undesirable materials or high value materials may be interspersed with the primary process material. In certain embodiments, the system is used to detect and potentially remove unexploded ordinance (UXO) from a conveyor of demilitarized shell casings being recycled by detecting the presence of nitrogen and other elements present in the UXO. In other embodiments, the system detects and removes unwanted or highly valuable materials from a stream of scrap material.

公开(公告)号：US20190110353A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

申请号：US16157583

申请日：2018-10-11

Applicant: PHOENIX LLC

Inventor： Ross Radel ,  Dave Schneider ,  Eli Moll ,  David Ozburn ,  Evan Sengbusch ,  Logan Campbell

IPC: H05H3/06 ,  H05H1/06 ,  G21C1/30 ,  G21G4/02

Abstract: A first system for producing a high flux of neutrons for non-destructive testing includes a dense plasma focus device neutronically coupled to a subcritical or sub-prompt critical fission assembly. The dense plasma focus device is a source of initiating neutrons for the fission assembly, and the fission assembly is configured to multiply a number of the initiating neutrons via inducing fission. A second system for producing a high flux of neutrons includes a gas-target neutron generator neutronically coupled to a subcritical or sub-prompt critical fission assembly. The gas-target neutron generator is a source of initiating neutrons for the fission assembly, and the fission assembly is configured to multiply a number of the initiating neutrons via inducing fission.

公开(公告)号：US20220174809A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-02

申请号：US17401725

申请日：2021-08-13

Applicant: PHOENIX LLC

Inventor： Ross Radel ,  Dave Schneider ,  Eli Moll ,  David Ozburn ,  Evan Sengbusch ,  Logan Campbell

IPC: H05H3/06 ,  H05H1/06 ,  G21G4/02 ,  G21C1/30

Abstract: A first system for producing a high flux of neutrons for non-destructive testing includes a dense plasma focus device neutronically coupled to a subcritical or sub-prompt critical fission assembly. The dense plasma focus device is a source of initiating neutrons for the fission assembly, and the fission assembly is configured to multiply a number of the initiating neutrons via inducing fission. A second system for producing a high flux of neutrons includes a gas-target neutron generator neutronically coupled to a subcritical or sub-prompt critical fission assembly. The gas-target neutron generator is a source of initiating neutrons for the fission assembly, and the fission assembly is configured to multiply a number of the initiating neutrons via inducing fission.

公开(公告)号：US20190317229A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US16381856

申请日：2019-04-11

Applicant: PHOENIX LLC

Inventor： Ross Radel ,  Evan Sengbusch ,  Michael Taylor ,  Christopher M. Seyfert ,  Eli Moll ,  Lucas Jacobson

IPC: G01T3/00 ,  H05H3/06

Abstract: Provided herein are neutron imaging systems (e.g., radiography and tomography) systems and methods that provide, for example, high-quality, high throughput 2D and 3D fast or thermal neutron and/or X-ray images. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale imaging of industrial components. In certain embodiments, provided herein are system comprising a plurality of independent neutron absorber-lined collimators (e.g., 4 or more collimators) extending outwards from a central neutron source assembly.

公开(公告)号：US10123405B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US15125855

申请日：2015-03-17

Applicant: PHOENIX LLC

Inventor： Ross Radel ,  Dave Schneider ,  Eli Moll ,  David Ozburn ,  Evan Sengbusch ,  Logan Campbell

IPC: H05H3/06 ,  G21C1/30 ,  G21G4/02 ,  H05H1/06

Abstract: A first system for producing a high flux of neutrons for non-destructive testing includes a dense plasma focus device neutronically coupled to a subcritical or sub-prompt critical fission assembly. The dense plasma focus device is a source of initiating neutrons for the fission assembly, and the fission assembly is configured to multiply a number of the initiating neutrons via inducing fission. A second system for producing a high flux of neutrons includes a gas-target neutron generator neutronically coupled to a subcritical or sub-prompt critical fission assembly. The gas-target neutron generator is a source of initiating neutrons for the fission assembly, and the fission assembly is configured to multiply a number of the initiating neutrons via inducing fission.