| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5477677 | Journal of Environmental Radioactivity | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Air samples were taken at various locations around The University of Texas at Austin's TRIGA Mark II research reactor and analyzed to determine the concentrations of 37Ar, 41Ar, and 133Xe present. The measured ratio of 37Ar/41Ar and historical records of 41Ar releases were then utilized to estimate an annual average release rate of 37Ar from the reactor facility. Using the calculated release rate, atmospheric transport modeling was performed in order to determine the potential impact of research reactor operations on nearby treaty verification activities. Results suggest that small research reactors (â¼1Â MWt) do not release 37Ar in concentrations measurable by currently proposed OSI detection equipment.
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Authors
Christine Johnson, Steven R. Biegalski, Edward J. Artnak, Ethan Moll, Derek A. Haas, Justin D. Lowrey, Craig E. Aalseth, Allen Seifert, Emily K. Mace, Vincent T. Woods, Paul Humble,