Utilization of Am-Be Neutron Source in PGNAA Setup Used in Cement Raw Material Analysis
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Hundreds of cement factories use online bulk material analyzers to improve their quality control for both raw material and kiln feed, and reduce their variability. The most used technology for online analysis is Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA), with Cf as the neutron source. Cost and short half-life of the Cf neutron sources are the main problems in cement industry. Therefore, a simulation study has been done to develop the setup geometry and investigate the feasibility of using Am-Be neutron source as an alternative option. Utilizing Am-Be neutron source resolves the need of system periodic calibration and concern about the cost of Cf neutron source renewing. Keywords-PGNAA, Cement raw material; Thermal neutron; Neutron spectrum; Cf; Am-Be
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