ASTM E2005-99 - 10.2.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers facilities and procedures for benchmarking neutron measurements and calculations. Particular sections of the guide discuss: the use of well-characterized benchmark neutron fields to calibrate integral neutron sensors; the use of certified-neutron-fluence standards to calibrate radiometric counting equipment or to determine interlaboratory measurement consistency; development of special benchmark fields to test neutron transport calculations; use of well-known fission spectra to benchmark spectrum-averaged cross sections; and the use of benchmarked data and calculations to determine the uncertainties in derived neutron dosimetry results.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E523-21e1

Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper (Includes all amendments and changes 5/3/2021).

E526-22

Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates By Radioactivation of Titanium

E704-19

Standard Test Method for Measuring Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Uranium-238

E705-18

Standard Test Method for Measuring Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Neptunium-237

E170-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and Dosimetry

E261-16(2021)

Standard Practice for Determining Neutron Fluence, Fluence Rate, and Spectra by Radioactivation Techniques

E2006-22

Standard Guide for Benchmark Testing of Light Water Reactor Calculations

E1297-18

Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Niobium

E854-19

Standard Test Method for Application and Analysis of Solid State Track Recorder (SSTR) Monitors for Reactor Surveillance

E910-18

Standard Test Method for Application and Analysis of Helium Accumulation Fluence Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance

E265-15(2020)

Standard Test Method for Measuring Reaction Rates and Fast-Neutron Fluences by Radioactivation of Sulfur-32

E263-18

Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Iron

E264-19

Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Nickel

E266-23

Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Aluminum

E343-96

Standard Test Method for Measuring Reaction Rates by Analysis of Molybdenum-99 Radioactivity From Fission Dosimeters (Withdrawn 2002)

E393-19

Standard Test Method for Measuring Reaction Rates by Analysis of Barium-140 From Fission Dosimeters

E482-22

Standard Guide for Application of Neutron Transport Methods for Reactor Vessel Surveillance