Speaker
Ms
Phathutshedzo Murovhi
(NECSA)
Description
Declaration of uranium and thorium isotopic content is of utmost importance in safeguard and IAEA agency including the uranium enrichment. Gamma spectroscopy is currently the most preferred methodology in safeguards due to none destructive nature. Historical 360 L drums that cannot be characterized using the IQ-3 drum scanner have become a challenge not only by size but also by density, and weight. ISOCS (In Situ Objective Counting System) has profoundly become the only solution; however, what is the total uncertainty of the measurements? With application of gamma spectroscopy what is the uncertainty distribution? What version of MGA-U can offer reliable enrichment data for such combination of vital safeguarded materials?
Keywords: Uranium, Thorium, Safeguards, IAEA, Gamma spectroscopy, ISOCS, MGA-U
Level for award<br> (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD, N/A)?
PhD
Apply to be<br> considered for a student <br> award (Yes / No)?
yes
Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)?
no
Primary author
Ms
Phathutshedzo Murovhi
(NECSA)
Co-authors
Prof.
Ncholu Manyala
(UP)
Dr
Rasimati Mavunda
(NECSA)
