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Investigation of the capsule detection method at the irradiation end of the ITER neutron activation system

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Due to the harsh radiation, thermal, and electromagnetic environment of the irradiation end of the ITER neutron activation system, which also forms a primary vacuum boundary and a nuclear safety confinement boundary simultaneously, installing a capsule detection sensor at this location, which is essential for reliable operation of the system is extremely challenging. Alternative capsule detection methods utilizing sensors located in more benign environments are investigated experimentally in this study. The experimental result suggests that a simultaneous measurement of the pressure and the acoustic/vibration wave will provide reliable information on the capsule arrival at the irradiation end.

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This research was supported by the R and D Program through the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) and funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea (No. 2007-2006997 and KFE-IN2103). The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the ITER Organization.

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  1. National Fusion Research Institute, Daejeon, 34133, Republic of Korea

    MunSeong Cheon, Chang-Shuk Kim & Seungyon Cho

  2. ITER Organization, 13067, St-Paul-lez-Durance, France

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Cheon, M., Kim, CS., Cho, S. et al. Investigation of the capsule detection method at the irradiation end of the ITER neutron activation system. J. Korean Phys. Soc. 78, 574–579 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40042-021-00083-5

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