Calculation of the full-energy peak efficiency of NaI(Tl) detector using the efficiency transfer method for large radioactive cylindrical sources

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 592-606
Author(s):  
Ahmed. M. El-Khatib ◽  
Mona. M. Gouda ◽  
Mohamed. S. Badawi ◽  
A. Hamzawy ◽  
Nancy. S. Hussien ◽  
...  
2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-80
Author(s):  
Chuong Dinh Huynh ◽  
Dan Tieu Luu ◽  
Nguyen Hoang Vo ◽  
Thanh Thien Tran ◽  
Tao Nhat Chau

In this paper, we present an analytical calculation model of full energy peak efficiency for cylindrical detectors without collimator based on efficiency transfer method. A calculation program by Mathematica language is developed to apply to this model. The validity of the calculation model was checked by comparison with MCNP5 simulated efficiency values for measurements of point source in the waste drum containing matrix of rubber or concrete. The discrepancy between MCNP5 simulated and calculated efficiencies is smaller 11 %. This shows that the calculation model is reliable and can be applied to calculate the full energy peak efficiency for assays of radioactive waste drums. Besides, the calculated time by the this program is much faster than the simulation using MCNP5 program.


2019 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
E. G. Androulakaki ◽  
C. Tsabaris ◽  
M. Kokkoris ◽  
G. Eleftheriou ◽  
D. L. Patiris ◽  
...  

The in-situ gamma-ray spectrometry is a well suited method for seabed mapping applications, since it provides rapid results in a cost effective manner. Moreover, the in-situ method is preferable to the commonly applied laboratory measurements, due to its beneficial characteristics. Therefore, the development of in-situ systems for seabed measurements continuously grows. However, an efficiency calibration of the detection system is necessary for obtaining quantitative results in the full spectral range. In the present work, an approach for calculating the full-energy peak efficiency of an underwater insitu spectrometer for measure- ments on the seabed is presented. The experimental work was performed at the coastal site of Vasilikos (Cyprus). The experimental full-energy peak efficiency of the in-situ was determined in the energy range 1400–2600 keV, by combining the in-situ and laboratory reference measurements. The experimental effi- ciency results were theoretically reproduced by means of Monte Carlo (MC) simulations, using the MCNP5 code.


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