Conceptual design of irradiation device for silicon neutron transmutation doping around Es-Salam research reactor  

作　　者：M.Salhi B.Mohammedi S.Laouar M.Dougdag M.Touiza M.Abbaci M.Moughari 

机构地区：[1]Centre de Recherche Nucle′aire de Birine,17200 Ain Oussera,Algeria [2]Institut Alge′rien de formation en Ge′nie Nucle′aire,16050 Draria,Alger,Alge′rie

出　　处：《Nuclear Science and Techniques》2020年第4期69-78,共10页核技术（英文）

基　　金：supported by the Nuclear Research Centre of Birine of Algerian Atomic Energy Commission.

摘　　要：Silicon neutron transmutation doping remains one of the most viable nuclear applications for research reactors.Providing this kind of product involves an irradiation method capable of fulfilling the quality requirements of doping and alleviating the challenges related to the design and safety of the irradiation device.In this paper,we propose an irradiation device prototype for neutron transmutation doping of silicon ingots with diameters of 2 to 3 in.based on the Es-Salam research reactor.The thermal hydraulic analysis of the proposed irradiation device was performed to determine the optimum conditions for cooling.The effect of the mechanical vibrations induced by the circulation of coolant in the device was quantified via experimental measurements under different flow rates.The results show that the maximum temperature reached by the silicon ingots is below the temperature limit,effectively validating the design of the irradiation device.Other investigations are prospected to further optimize the design and the irradiation conditions.The irradiation of silicon ingots with a large diameter will be considered.

关 键 词：IRRADIATION DEVICE PROTOTYPE Es-Salam research REACTOR NTD-Si IRRADIATION temperature CFD method 

分 类 号：TN304[电子电信—物理电子学]