There has been an increasing need for a reliable and High flux and monoenergetic neutron source facility for radiographic applications both in basic research and industry. The neutron generator based on D-T reaction is a prolific source of 14 MeV neutrons which can be suitably moderated for providing a collimated beam of thermal neutrons. The main features of the D-T generator incorporating major changes in size reduction for converting it into a mobile unit are discussed. Structural details regarding ion source, accelerator design and tritium target system are highlighted. A built in deuterium gas supply unit provides uninterrupted deutron beam for on-line measurements. A neutron yield of 10E12 n/sec would ensure that thermal neutron radiography as well as activation analysis could be considered. The salient features of the different subsystems and their design as well as operational characteristics will be presented.
Publication Source: Trends in NDE Science & Technology; Proceedings of the 14th World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, New Delhi, 8-13 December 1996.Vol. 3, pages 1469 - 1476 Publisher:Ashgate Publishing Company
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