Sucursala Cercetari Nucleare Pitesti

Objectives:

Research - development of electronic devices and gauges for measuring and monitoring nuclear radiation;
Software development for control process and data processing.

Activities:

Research, design, approval test and manufacturing of devices intended for use at Cernavoda NPP and TRIGA reactor, Pitesti for measurements and control;
Design and implementation of safety and control systems for nuclear and industrial process;
Design, approval test and fabrication of radiation detectors;
Research and development systems and equipments for radiation assessment and monitoring;
Nuclear and industrial technical application;
Technological and informational support for Cernavoda N.P.P.

Main achievements:

Measuring and control instrumentation for Cernavoda N.P.P.:
Research, design, approval test, and equipment fabrication for power control system and no. 1 safety system for Cernavoda NPP:

Self-powered amplifier module for flux detectors- NM7024 ADFA and NIM -NM7028 device;
Dynamic compensator module;
Level and alarm command test module;
Isolation amplifier module;
Amplifier for ionization chamber TS 63740-007.

Failed Fuel Location System (SLCD) BSI -63105 - Cernavoda NPP;
Radiation Monitoring of Heat Transport System (MRSTC) -BSI 63103 for Cernavoda NPP;
Ionization chamber amplifier with comparator trigger for killing the Cenavoda NPP reactor (TD 63740 and 68232);
Ionization chamber amplifier without comparator trigger for power adjustment system (TD 63740 007);
Safety and adjustment computerized system for C9 and C5 capsule for TRIGA reactor at SCN;
Dosimetry data acquisition system for inside buildings from CANDU and TRIGA reactor;
"Digital programmable comparator equipment" for reactor shutdown system (Programmable digital comparators PDC -BSI-68230 -1);
Fixed gamma are monitors -BSI 79-67873 -TS.

Pressurized gamma ionization chamber CIG-P-321, for assessment of low-level gamma radiation;
Detection complex with cylindrical ionization chamber for gamma radiation sources assessment AD-A-01;
Assembly of detection with ionization dual spherical chamber of high sensitivity for measurement exposure flows of gamma radiation in the range 10nSV/h, 100mSv/h, AD - R - 00;
Ionization chamber with boron irretrievable with incorporated cable, CIBN - 422, for nuclear reactors control.

ALFA contamination measurement device for fuel rods;
Personnel contamination measurement device;
Area contamination measurement device;
Monitory station of radiation in ambient medium SLM - 16G;
Radiometer for measuring activity and dosing of isotopes;
Multifunctional equipment for radiation monitoring (EMR - 15G);
Portable equipment for radiation assessment and monitoring;
Acquisition and measuring system for metrological parameters in the nuclear field (SAM - 18G);
Local station of radiation monitory EMR - 15G - SLM;
Radiation protection incorporated system.

Dimensional determination system connected to metallographic microscope from Post Irradiation Examination Laboratory;
Dimensional determination system for welding sample in nuclear fuel production from F.C.N.- Pitesti;
Analyzer system for microbiological sample;
Survey system for closed areas;
Interactive training for operators of Cernavoda N.P.P.;
Neutronography film analyzer system;
Analyzer system for Service Inspection control of pressure tube for CNE Cernavoda;
GESTRAD - radioactive materials management system based on bar-code technique.

Control system using image acquisition and image processing of welding sample in fuel elements;
Microscope control system;
Acquisition and processing image system for medical and radiology applications;
Control and command system for LOCA test;
Redundant safety system for the irradiation capsule;
Materials and radwaste management system with bar-codes;
Combined control, command and data acquisition system for post-irradiation non-destructive test of nuclear fuel;
Staff training system;
Monitoring system based on GIS system for medical applications;
Integrated system for interactive display and communication;
Integrated system for monitoring the polluting factors;
Real-time system for decisions taking in the evaluation of the emergency situations;
Monitoring system for medical field;
Informational system to process, data correlation and diagnosis in nuclear and civil protection;
Triphasic asynchronous engine protection;
Combined emitter-receiver laser with modulation, for industrial applications;
Flow measurement system for water-activated devices;
Flow measurements equipment for drinking and industrial water;
Monitoring centralized system for process parameters from hydro-power plants;
Data acquisition computing system for industrial installations;
Control system for commanding alarms in industrial installations.

Contact: Gheorghe RADU; e-mail: gheorghe.radu@nuclear.ro