Radiation monitoring: ORNL builds sensors to detect nuclear material in fuel facilities

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Radiation monitoring: ORNL builds sensors to detect nuclear material in fuel facilities

https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ornl-plastic-sensors-nuclear-monitoring

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ORNL develops new sensor to detect nuclear material in fuel facilities

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a compact radiation detector designed to monitor uranium dust buildup inside facility ventilation ducts. The device straps directly onto ductwork to provide continuous real-time data using inexpensive plastic scintillating crystals. This automated system replaces manual inspections, helping facilities lower monitoring costs while improving worker safety and material security.

ORNL has developed a compact radiation detector for continuous, real-time monitoring of nuclear material buildup in facility air ducts.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has developed a compact, low-cost radiation detector for continuous, real-time monitoring of nuclear material buildup in facility air ducts. It has been designed to replace slow, manual inspection methods with an affordable, automated system. The device is basically an automated cylinder that straps directly onto ventilation ducts to provide continuous, real-time radiation monitoring.

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