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Figure 2.5 Neutron flux at the periphery <strong>of</strong> the active core. Position 1 is at core<br />

bottom.<br />

2.1.7 Things that must be improved<br />

At the moment, only one electronic chain <strong>and</strong> two cables from the core to the<br />

control room are present. In order to make measurements in several channels at<br />

the same time, there must be more electronic chains available. At least five has<br />

been suggested.<br />

The beam intensity in pulsed mode <strong>and</strong> the small target must be increased to<br />

10 mA.<br />

The twin pulses from the neutron generator at frequencies below 100 Hz must be<br />

removed.<br />

The intensity must be stabilized.<br />

Better pilot system for the pulsing system, to make it possible to perform<br />

repeated beam trips.<br />

Trigger signal for beam shut down.<br />

Better signals for deuteron current monitoring.<br />

Absolute calibration <strong>of</strong> the neutron source <strong>and</strong> an available signal <strong>of</strong> the neutron<br />

production.<br />

New experimental channel in the 36%-booster zone <strong>and</strong> in the lead target, large<br />

enough to allow the use <strong>of</strong> the 0.5 g 235 U detector.

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