Mohammed Mhaidra , Ahmad Alrheli , Dominic Barker , Chiara De Sio , Daniel Kikoła , Anna Kopp , Patrick Stowell , Lee Thompson , Jaap Velthuis , Michael Weekes , Magdalena Dobrowolska
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3D imaging of gas bubbles in nuclear waste containers via Muon Scattering Tomography
Due to perpetual radiation exposure, radioactive waste stored in bituminized containers can generate various gases, which may pose significant safety and handling concerns for storage facilities. This paper introduces a novel 3D imaging method that uses muon scattering tomography to detect and map gas bubbles. Our study demonstrates that this technique can detect gas volumes as small as 0.55 L at a 95% confidence level after 27 days of muon exposure in a 200 L bituminized waste container. Our approach is versatile and can be applied to various waste management scenarios and other industries for gas and void control.
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Progress in Nuclear Energy is an international review journal covering all aspects of nuclear science and engineering. In keeping with the maturity of nuclear power, articles on safety, siting and environmental problems are encouraged, as are those associated with economics and fuel management. However, basic physics and engineering will remain an important aspect of the editorial policy. Articles published are either of a review nature or present new material in more depth. They are aimed at researchers and technically-oriented managers working in the nuclear energy field.
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