• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.39 no.4
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• pp.643-649
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• 2016

When a cyclotron produces $^{18}F^-$, accelerated protons interact with metal parts of the cyclotron machine and induces radioactivity. Especially, the target window and chamber of the target assembly are the main parts where long-lived radionuclides are generated as they are incident by direct beams. It is of great importance to identify radionuclides induced in the target assembly for the safe operation and maintenance of a cyclotron facility. In this study, we analyzed major radionuclides generated in the target assembly by an operation of the Cyclotron 18/9 machine and measured dose rates after the operation to establish the radiation safety guideline for operators and maintenance personnel of the machine. Gamma spectroscopy with HPGe was performed on samples from the target chamber and Havar foil target window to identify the radionuclides generated during the operation for production of $^{18}F^-$- isotope and their specific activity. Also, the dose rates from the target were measured as a function of time after an operation. These data will help improve radiological safety of operating the cyclotron facilities.

• Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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• 1997.10a
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• pp.177-182
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• 1997

하나로(HANARO)에서 Mo-99을 생산하기 위한 LEU(Low Enriched Uranium) 표적 설계를 하였다. 표적길이 및 조사위치에 따른 Mo-99의 생성수율(Ci $^{99}$Mo/gU) 변화를 분석하였으며, 표적 설계를 위하여 표적 두께, 반경크기, 밀도, 연료물질등을 채택하여 이들에 대한 민감도 분석을 수행하였으며, 수행결과 생성수율에 가장 영향을 미치는 설계변수는 표적 두께와 밀도로 나타났다. 표적 연료로 어떤 물질을 선택하던 거의 같은 생성수율을 나타내므로 핵적으로는 같은 성능을 나타냄을 확인하였다. 또한 열수력학 조건과 연간생산량을 만족하는 표적 핵연료 집합체 설계가 가능함을 확인하였다.