Calibration of a Antineutrino Detector for the Monitoring of a CANDU Reactor

ORAL

Abstract

Detecting antineutrinos emitted from nuclear reactors has been previously demonstrated as a monitor of fuel content and usage. The continuous fuel cycle of a CANDU on-load reactor presents a unique challenge for monitoring. We present the calibration and characterization of a detector designed for this task. The detector will be deployed Fall 2012 at Point Lepreau Generating Station.

Authors

  • Nicholas Walsh

    • UC Davis
  • R. Svoboda

    • UC Davis
  • A. Bernstein

    • LLNL
  • N. Bowden

    • LLNL
  • T. Classen

    • LLNL
  • B. Cabrera-Palmer

    • Sandia National Laboratory
  • L. Kogler

    • Sandia National Laboratory
  • D. Reyna

    • Sandia National Laboratory
  • G. Jonkmans

    • Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
  • B. Sur

    • Atomic Energy of Canada Limited