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TOSI20200609001

Method for determination of radiation hardness of electronics/materials against neutron and gamma irradiation

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ABSTRACT

A Slovenian research organization has developed a method for determination of radiation hardness of electronics/materials against neutron and gamma irradiation. All electronics are affected by the radiation including housing, screws, gaskets, etc. The method provides qualitative and quantitative assessment of the radiation hardness and the lifetime of the equipment exposed to radiation. Partners from the nuclear and medical sectors are sought for commercial agreements with technical assistance.

 

FULL DESCRIPTION

In harshest environments like nuclear power plants, containment and spent fuel storage areas, and other nuclear, medical facilities, accelarators where ionizing radiation is present, the equipment used must be evaluated concerning radiation hardness.
While the reliable operation of any equipment in such environments is most critical, the lifetime of the equipment may be severely affected by gamma or neutron irradiation.
All electronics are affected by radiation including housing, screws, gaskets, coatings, connectors, wires, etc.

A Slovenian public research organization with a 60-year tradition in operating nuclear reactors has developed a method for determination of radiation hardness of electronics/materials against neutron and gamma irradiation.

The technology developed provides estimating the radiation hardness of the components, maximum allowed irradiation dose, estimating the lifetime of the devices and components and testing of specific materials for protection against irradiation.

The researchers have years of experience in operating nuclear reactors. They have the technology and knowledge to perform the testing under harsh environmental conditions inside the nuclear reactor.
Partners are sought among nuclear plant operators and manufacturers of the equipment in nuclear and medical applications, exposed to gamma or neutron radiation for testing their equipment under commercial agreements with technical assistance.


Partner expertise sought:

- Specific area of activity of the partner: Nuclear plant operators and manufacturers of the equipment in nuclear and medical applications, exposed to gamma or neutron radiation for testing their equipment are sought. The foreseen cooperation would be in a form of commercial agreements with technical assistance.


Advantages & innovations:

The technology can be used before the live operation, during research, development or production of the equipment. Life expectancy can be estimated in advance before installation into harsh environment.


Development Stage:

Already on the market


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KEY INFORMATION

Country of origin
SLOVENIA
Date created
09/06/2020
Date updated
03/12/2021
Deadline
15/06/2022

PARTNERSHIP(S) SOUGHT

Commercial agreement with technical assistance

CLASSIFICATIONS

INDUSTRY SECTORS
Materials Technology \ Energy Topics \ Physical and Exact Sciences \ Medicine and Health \ Life Sciences \ Food and Drink \ Measurement, Testing & Standards \ Social, Economic and Education Issues \ Chemistry & Chemical Engineering \ Renewable Energy
TECHNOLOGY KEYWORDS
ENERGY / Nuclear Fission / Nuclear Fusion / MEASUREMENTS AND STANDARDS / Measurement Tools / Other Non Destructive Testing / MEASUREMENTS AND STANDARDS / Standards / Quality Standards / PROTECTING MAN AND ENVIRONMENT / Safety / Radiation Protection / PROTECTING MAN AND ENVIRONMENT / Environment / Measurement and Detection of Pollution
COMMERCIAL KEYWORDS
Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering / Tertiary education
MARKET KEYWORDS
OTHER ELECTRONICS RELATED / Electronic Components / Other electronics related (including keyboards) / MEDICAL/HEALTH RELATED / Other Medical/Health Related / Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified) / ENERGY / Power generation / Nuclear / INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS / Industrial Equipment and Machinery / Power transmission equipment (including generators & motors) / INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS / Pollution and Recycling Related / Other pollution and recycling related
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