FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Abbreviations
5 Functions of an ex-core detection system
6 Neutron sensitive materials
7 Description of different types of detectors
7.1 General
7.2 Neutron sensitive proportional counters
7.3 Ionization chambers
8 More detailed factors which influence the use and testing
of neutron detectors
8.1 Pulse mode neutron detectors
8.2 Current mode neutron detectors
9 General principles for detector operation
9.1 Detection basis conditions
9.2 Detector operating conditions
9.3 Limits due to the detector
9.4 Limits due to the measuring channel
9.5 Limits due to surrounding gamma radiation
10 Connectors and cables
11 Characteristics of detectors including their cables
and connectors
11.1 General
11.2 Detector mechanical data
11.3 Detector electrical and nuclear data
11.4 Connector mechanical data
11.5 Connector electrical characteristics
11.6 Cable mechanical data
11.7 Cable electrical characteristics
12 Test methods - general
13 Factory tests
13.1 General
13.2 List of typical factory tests
13.3 Mechanical tests
13.4 Specific tests for fission counters
13.5 Specific tests for proportional counter tubes
13.6 Specific tests for compensated ionization chambers
13.7 Specific tests for uncompensated neutron sensitive
d.c. ionization chambers
13.8 Specific tests for d.c. ionization chambers for
gamma radiation
13.9 Specific test for current fluctuation (Campbelling)
fission chambers
14 Qualification tests
14.1 Principles
14.2 Test sequence on a detector
14.3 Test for environmental conditions
14.4 Seismic tests
Bibliography