Advances in neutronics and radiological protection of HiPER 4a

Juarez Mañas, Rafael and Sanz, Javier and Perlado Martín, José Manuel (2012). Advances in neutronics and radiological protection of HiPER 4a. "Fusion Engineering and Design", v. 87 (n. 4); pp. 336-343. ISSN 0920-3796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fusengdes.2012.02.064.

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Title: Advances in neutronics and radiological protection of HiPER 4a
Author/s:
  • Juarez Mañas, Rafael
  • Sanz, Javier
  • Perlado Martín, José Manuel
Item Type: Article
Título de Revista/Publicación: Fusion Engineering and Design
Date: May 2012
ISSN: 0920-3796
Volume: 87
Subjects:
Faculty: Instituto de Fusión Nuclear (UPM)
Department: Otro
Creative Commons Licenses: Recognition - No derivative works - Non commercial

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Abstract

The HiPER project, phase 4a, is evolving. In this study we present the progress made in the field of neutronics and radiological protection for an integrated design of the facility. In the current model, we take into account the optical systems inside the target bay, as well as the remote handling requirements and related infrastructure, together with different shields. The last reference irradiation scenario, consisting of 20 MJ of neutron yields, 5 yields per burst, one burst every week and 30 years of expected lifetime is considered for this study. We have performed a characterization of the dose rates behavior in the facility, both during operation and between bursts. The dose rates are computed for workers, regarding to maintenance and handling, and also for optical systems, regarding to damage. Furthermore, we have performed a waste management assessment of all the components inside the target bay. Results indicate that remote maintenance is mandatory in some areas. The small beam penetrations in the shields are responsible for some high doses in some specific locations. With regards to optics, the residual doses are as high as prompt doses. It is found that the whole target bay may be fully managed as a waste in 30 years by recycling and/or clearance, with no need for burial.

Funding Projects

Type
Code
Acronym
Leader
Title
FP7
211737
HIPER
Unspecified
European High Power Laser Energy Research Facility

More information

Item ID: 15361
DC Identifier: https://oa.upm.es/15361/
OAI Identifier: oai:oa.upm.es:15361
DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2012.02.064
Official URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S...
Deposited by: Memoria Investigacion
Deposited on: 18 Oct 2013 15:01
Last Modified: 06 Sep 2017 15:38
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