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OPRUSS - Model NGTT01 -Neutron Generator and Diffraction Controlling Module
The high output neutron generator model uses the deuterium-tritium reaction that produces 14 MeV neutrons. The approximate output is 1010 neutrons/second. The generator has potential applications for the detection of special nuclear materials. This neutron generator has applications also for imaging and elemental analysis. The generator is based on a nuclear reaction between two of hydrogen’s isotopes, deuterium and tritium. Tritium is a radioactive gas, so NGT0 generators are sealed. Tritium is a radioactive gas; hence, US NRC regulations require that US customers of our NGT0 source possess a Type A Broads cope specific license authorising possession of tritium.
Neutron Generator Type 0.
The NGT0 reaction leads to much more energetic neutrons than the DD reaction. The reaction is also more efficient (100 X) than the older NGT10 reaction, requiring less power than a comparable output. The NGT0 requires only 500W as compared to several kilowatts for a NGT10. Since the power requirements are modest, compact power supplies that can be operated using AC or battery power will become feasible for this type of neutron generator.
The generator is computer controlled via a graphical user interface and has a series of hardware safety interlocks for the protection of personnel and the generator itself. The generator requires only a single phase 110V 20 amp electricity supply. The DT generator contains tritium so needs to be returned to OPRUSS Technology for replacement of any internal components when the performance degrades after operation for several thousand hours. The generators has a controllable output level, up to 1×1010 neutrons/sec If the pulsed generator option is chosen, a user supplied TTL voltage level (such as from a signal generator) can be used to switch on the generator. When the TTL level is asserted, the generator turns on to the selected output level, which is any yield up to it’s maximum output level, which for this machine is 1×1010 neutrons/sec.
- NGT0 Neutron Yield : 1 x 1010 neutrons/sec
- Neutron Energy : 14.1 MeV
- Standard Neutron Source Size : 1 cm x 4 cm (side view)
- Small Source Size (option) : ≥ 6 mm diameter (axis view)
- Servicing : Generator head serviced at Adelphi Technology
- Standard operating mode : Continuous
- Pulse on demand (option) : ≥ 100 µS, to 100% duty factor