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IEC 61468:2000

Superseded

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Nuclear power plants - In-core instrumentation - Characteristics and test methods of self-powered neutron detectors

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Superseded date

31-12-2021

Superseded by

IEC 61468:2021

Published date

21-03-2000

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FOREWORD
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Definitions and abbreviations
   3.1 Definitions
   3.2 Abbreviations
4 Self-powered neutron detectors - General
   characteristics
5 Mechanical structure and characteristics
6 Nuclear and electrical characteristics
7 Application recommendations
   7.1 Fluence rate mapping - core monitoring and
        surveillance
   7.2 Feedback control
   7.3 Core protection
   7.4 Classification
8 Design recommendations
   8.1 Background noise
   8.2 Time response
   8.3 Lifetime
   8.4 Mechanical design and electrical connection
9 Test methods
   9.1 Prototype testing
   9.2 Production tests
10 Detector calibration
   10.1 Absolute calibration
   10.2 Comparison calibration
   10.3 In-core calibration
   10.4 Calibration procedure
   10.5 Recommended calibration periods
Annex A (informative) Self-powered detector principles
      A.1 SPND response mechanisms
          A.1.1 - Beta decay (delayed response)
          A.1.2 - Neutron capture (prompt response)
          A.1.3 - Photoelectric effect (prompt response)
          A.1.4 - Compton effect (prompt response)
      A.2 Nature of SPND response
          A.2.1 - Thermal neutron interactions
          A.2.2 - Gamma interactions
      A.3 Detector burn-up life
      A.4 Self-powered detector operating characteristics
          A.4.1 - Vanadium emitter characteristics
          A.4.2 - Cobalt emitter characteristics
          A.4.3 - Rhodium emitter characteristics
          A.4.4 - Silver emitter characteristics
          A.4.5 - Platinum emitter characteristics
          A.4.6 - Hafnia emitter characteristics
      A.5 Self-powered detector assemblies
          A.5.1 - Light water reactor self-powered
                  detector assemblies
          A.5.2 - Typical heavy water reactor self-powered
                  detector assembly
Annex B (informative) State of the art of SPNDs on Russian
        designed reactors (VVER and RBMK)

Applies to in-core neutron detectors and instrumentation, which are designed for purposes important to safety, such as protection, control and information. Gives requirements, recommendations and guidance on selection of the type and characteristics of self powered neutron detectors used in different possible applications.

DevelopmentNote
Stability Date: 2018. (09/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
112
PublisherName
International Electrotechnical Committee
Status
Superseded
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Standards Relationship
BS IEC 61468:2000 Identical
NEN IEC 61468 : 2001 AMD 1 2004 Identical

BS IEC 60515:2007 Nuclear power plants. Instrumentation important to safety. Radiation detectors. Characteristics and test methods
04/30078159 DC : DRAFT JUN 2004
05/30117679 DC : DRAFT AUG 2005
BS IEC 60568:2006 Nuclear power plants. Instrumentation important to safety. In-core instrumentation for neutron fluence rate (flux) measurements in power reactors
CEI 45-33 : 2009 NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS - INSTRUMENTATION IMPORTANT TO SAFETY - IN-CORE INSTRUMENTATION FOR NEUTRON FLUENCE RATE (FLUX) MEASUREMENTS IN POWER REACTORS
IEC 60515:2007 Nuclear power plants - Instrumentation important to safety - Radiation detectors - Characteristics and test methods
IEC 60568:2006 Nuclear power plants - Instrumentation important to safety - In-core instrumentation for neutron fluence rate (flux) measurements in power reactors

IEC 60050-394:2007 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 394: Nuclear instrumentation - Instruments, systems, equipment and detectors
IEC 61226:2009 Nuclear power plants - Instrumentation and control important to safety - Classification of instrumentation and control functions
IEC 60515:2007 Nuclear power plants - Instrumentation important to safety - Radiation detectors - Characteristics and test methods
IEC 61513:2011 Nuclear power plants - Instrumentation and control important to safety - General requirements for systems
IEC 60568:2006 Nuclear power plants - Instrumentation important to safety - In-core instrumentation for neutron fluence rate (flux) measurements in power reactors

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