Digital Real-Time Multiple Channel Multiple Mode Neutron Flux Estimation on FPGA-based Device
Abstract
This paper presents a complete custom full-digital instrumentation device that was designed for real-time neutron flux estimation, especially for nuclear reactor in-core measurement using sub-miniature Fission Chambers (FCs). Entire fully functional small-footprint design (about 1714 LUTs) is implemented on FPGA. It enables real-time acquisition and analysis of multiple channels neutron's flux both in counting mode and Campbelling mode. Experimental results obtained from this brand new device are consistent with simulation results and show good agreement within good uncertainty. This device paves the way for new applications perspectives in real-time nuclear reactor monitoring.
Keywords
radioactivity
Electronic architecture
nuclear reactor
measurement
digital instrumentation
real-time neutron flux estimation
Fission Chamber
real-time acquisition
real-time analysis
multiple channels
neutron flux
counting mode
Campbelling mode
instrumentation
nuclear instrumentation
ionizing radiation
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