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A comparison between experimental measurements and Monte Carlo simulation of neutron flux distribution within an Am-Be Howitzer
(2013-08-01)
The spatial thermal and fast neutron flux distributions within the cavity of a 370 GBq Am-Be neutron source-based howitzer were determined experimentally by foil activation and computationally by Monte Carlo method. A ...
Outdoor external doses in the high background radiation areas of Lambwe east location in southwestern Kenya
(2013-07-31)
Soils and rocks from a number of areas underlied by carbonatite rocks in Kenya have been associated
with high radioactivity. A study, comprising background radiation measurements, and radioecological and health
surveys ...
Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) in Non-Destructive Testing of Oil Samples
(2013-08-01)
A rapid non-destructive, multi-elemental and ultra-sensitive analytical technique of engine oil analysis is described. Using" an x-ray excitation source and Si(Li) detector for the1 measurements, the deterioration of an ...