Modification of the radial beam port of ITU TRIGA Mark II research reactor for BNCT applications

Akan, Zafer; TÜRKMEN, MEHMET; Çakır, Tahir; Reyhancan, İskender; Çolak, Üner; OKKA, Muhittin; KIZILTAS, Sahip

doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.02.014

Modification of the radial beam port of ITU TRIGA Mark II research reactor for BNCT applications

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Akan Z., TÜRKMEN M., Çakır T., Reyhancan İ. A., Çolak Ü., OKKA M., ...More

APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES, vol.99, pp.110-116, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 99
Publication Date: 2015
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.02.014
Journal Name: APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.110-116
Keywords: ITU TRIGA Mark II, BNCT, Monte-Carlo simulation, Radial beam port, PE and Cerrobend collimator, NEUTRON-CAPTURE THERAPY, EPITHERMAL-NEUTRON, IRRADIATION FACILITY, SPECTRA, HEU
Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This paper aims to describe the modification of the radial beam port of ITU (Istanbul Technical University) TRIGA Mark II research reactor for BNCT applications. Radial beam port is modified with Polyethylene and Cerrobend collimators. Neutron flux values are measured by neutron activation analysis (Au-Cd foils). Experimental results are verified with Monte Carlo results. The results of neutron/photon spectrum, thertnal/epithermal neutron flux, fast group photon fluence and change of the neutron fluxes with the beam port length are presented. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.