The Sense of Safety NEUTRON & GAMMA DETECTORS High Temperature for the toughest of requirements Sub-miniature Detectors for the closest range of measurement High Dynamic Range for the widest of flux variations
Safety Culture As a 1E, Safety critical, component supplier, PHOTONIS defines the sense of safety as its overriding priority. The Nuclear Instrumentation staff answers to a Quality Management program that uses both training and independent inspections. This QM program guarantees that you always get safety class components for your systems. The Nuclear Instrumentation team is organized according to ISO9001. Product and supporting documentation are delivered according to your nuclear manufacturing standards such as IAEA50-C-G / KTA1401, RCCE (EDF rules), ASME, HAF604. Products & applications inside reactor buildings 3 6 1 2 5 4 Wide dynamic fission chambers Micro fission chambers 10 B counters 1.5 Full Power 10-2 FP 10-6 FP 10-12 FP intermediate and power range fuel loading, source and start-up range Solutions for the complete neutron flux range 1- Neutron flux mapping, in-core fission chamber 2- Neutron flux for RPS, fuel loading, reactivity meters, ex-core fission chamber and 10 B proportional counter 3- Boron concentration meters/cladding integrity, fission chamber and 10 B proportional counter 4- Signal transmission, mineral insulated cable extension and feedthrough 5- Signal transmission, HN and extreme environment connectors 6- Gamma flux monitoring for RMS, gamma chamber
Customised products Customisation, development & innovation Adapt versions of industrialised products to customer specific requirements. Develop new detectors with our experienced R&D team. Long term collaboration with the CEA (theoretical approach, modelling, qualification tests in research reactors). Full control of the complete manufacturing process on site. Support from all of the PHOTONIS Group activities, experience and knowledge. Tests and qualifications PHOTONIS products have passed qualification tests that guarantee reliable operation in many harsh environments. However, new detectors or environments may require additional testing. PHOTONIS is committed to implement this qualification work. Customer support activities Certifications & QA programs adapted to the customer environment Technical support, applying detector expertise Export control, as an Authorised Economic Operator, PHOTONIS acts in accordance with EU and International regulations Fissile material management & product storage
NEUTRON & GAMMA DETECTORS Pulse mode Current mode * Thermal neutron flux range (nv) Boron lined proportional counters Neutron sensitivity (cps/nv) * Thermal neutron flux range (nv) CPNB48 25.4 560 10 10-1 - 2 x 10 5 CPNB44 48 761 8 10-1 - 2 x 10 5 CPNB64 76.5 702.5 25 5 x 10-2 - 5 x 10 4 CPNB84 82 702.5 50 5 x 10-2 - 2.5 x 10 4 * Operating characteristics depend on electronics Out-of-core fission chambers In-core use fission chambers Gamma ionisation chambers Extensions and feedthrough Gamma sensitivity (A/Gy.h -1 60 Co) CRGE10 7 85.5 4.5 x 10-11 CRGA11 18 234 1.5 x 10-10 CRGB10/N 2 48 137 6 x 10-10 CRGB10/Xe 48 137 7.2 x 10-8 CRGJ15 56 195 5 x 10 8 Mode MI cable * Thermal neutron flux range (nv) Pulse mode Current mode CFUM11 25.4 227 10-10 7 10 7-10 11 CFUL08 48 384.5 1-10 6 10 4-10 10 CFUC19 48 421 2-2 x 10 6 2 x 10 4-2 x 10 10 CFUP08 76.5 457 1-10 6 10 4-10 10 CFUG08 80 419 0.2-2 x 10 5 10 5-7 x 10 10 * Thermal neutron flux range (nv) Pulse mode Current mode CFUZ53 1.5 50-2 x 10 11-10 14 CFUR43 3 48.5-10 11-1.5 x 10 14 CFUR64 3 46 10 7-3 x 10 11 10 12-10 14 CFUF43 4.7 86-10 10-10 14 CFUE22 7 150 10 2-10 7 10 8-10 12 CFUE32 7 150 10 3-10 8 10 9-10 13 * Operating characteristics depend on electronics * Operating characteristics depend on electronics Ceramic insulator connector EXT-BNC current 3 male / female BNC EXT-HN current or pulse 4 or 6 male / female HN EXT-R pulse 6 male / female reinforced HN TRAV pulse 6 feedthrough
Applications and products : major NPP references worldwilde PWR neutron flux mapping in-core fission chambers CFUF Belgium, China, France, South Africa, South Korea, Slovenia. PWR source range neutron flux monitoring boron lined proportional counters CPNB Belgium, China, France, South Africa, South Korea. PWR wide range neutron flux monitoring ex-core fission chambers CFUG Switzerland. PWR safety critical signal transmission in reactor building mineral insulated cable extension EXT-HN France. BWR start-up and intermediate range in-core movable fission chamber CFUE Finland, Sweden. VVER source range neutron flux monitoring boron lined proportional counters CPNB Armenia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, Slovakia. VVER wide range neutron flux monitoring ex-core fission chambers CFUL Hungary, Slovakia, Ukraine. Other references Fuel reprocessing plant AREVA numerous gamma ionization chambers, boron lined proportional counters and fission counters France, Japan. *ADS wide range neutron flux monitoring CFUF Ukraine. *FBR wide range neutron flux monitoring high temperature 600 C fission chambers CFUC France. *ADS: Accelerated Driven Source *FBR: Fast Breeder Reactor PHOTONIS and future Generations PHOTONIS detector solutions are also present in safety-critical systems on many research reactors in France and Worldwide. Thanks to this strong link with research (CEA) and extensive operational experience on Generation II reactors, PHOTONIS has developed instrumentation fit for the challenges of Generation III (EPR) and IV (Astrid, HTR) reactors. F. Vigouroux-CEA L. Godart-CEA
For more information please visit www.photonis.com PHOTONIS France S.A.S. Avenue Roger Roncier 19100 Brive La Gaillarde France T. +33 (0)555 86 37 00 F. +33 (0)555 86 37 69 Product contact : nuclearsales@photonis.com The information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable, but is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. No liability is assumed by PHOTONIS for its use. Performance data represents typical characteristics as individual product performance may vary. Customers should verify that they have the most current PHOTONIS product information before placing orders. No claims or warranties are made as to the application of PHOTONIS products. Pictures may not be considered as contractually binding. This document may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of PHOTONIS. NUCLEAR-june2016