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Brookhaven National LaboratoryBrookhaven National LaboratoryLucian Wielopolski, Ph.D.Lucian Wielopolski, Ph.D.
Scientific Innovations Inc.Scientific Innovations Inc.Joseph Brondo, CEOJoseph Brondo, CEO
PROPRIETARY INFORMATIONPROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Brookhaven National LaboratoryBrookhaven National LaboratoryLucian Wielopolski, Ph.D.Lucian Wielopolski, Ph.D.
Scientific Innovations Inc.Scientific Innovations Inc.Joseph Brondo, CEOJoseph Brondo, CEO
PROPRIETARY INFORMATIONPROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TRIPLE PRONG INSPECTION OF TRIPLE PRONG INSPECTION OF CARGO FOR DETECTION OF CARGO FOR DETECTION OF EXPLOSIVES AND NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVES AND NUCLEAR
MATERIALSMATERIALS
TRIPLE PRONG INSPECTION OF TRIPLE PRONG INSPECTION OF CARGO FOR DETECTION OF CARGO FOR DETECTION OF EXPLOSIVES AND NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVES AND NUCLEAR
MATERIALSMATERIALS
One of the few living mortals to get past Cerberus was Orpheus who charmed it to sleep with his song during his attempt to rescue Eurydice from death. Fetching Cerberus from the underworld and displaying him to King Eurystheus was the last labor of Heracles .
CERBERUS- is one of the off springs of Typhoeus and Echidna. It is a three headed dog with a snake tail and snake heads protruding from his back. He guards the entrance to the underworld, allowing the dead to enter but, never to leave.
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ObjectiveObjective
A full scale demonstration of aA full scale demonstration of a triple prong inspection of large cargotriple prong inspection of large cargocontainers for detection of explosivescontainers for detection of explosives
and nuclear materials using and nuclear materials using Gamma Resonance, Photo-Fission, and Gamma Resonance, Photo-Fission, and
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End ProductEnd ProductCERBERUSCERBERUS
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Basic CharacteristicsBasic Characteristics
• Simultaneous inspection for nuclear materials and explosives• High detection probability (>90%) for explosives
• Specific signature for explosives• Fully automated decision making
• Single source can feed multiple inspection stations
• No residual activation or site contamination• Elemental 3-D imaging capability
• Can inspect small packages and large containers• Low false alarm rate (<5%)
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PrinciplesPrinciples
Gamma Resonance Technology, GRTGamma Resonance Technology, GRTis based on resonance interaction of gamma radiation with a specific level in a nucleus of an element of interest, e.g., N, O, Cl, and detection of the transmitted incident radiation or that induced by nuclear fluorescence.
Photo-Fission Technology, PFTPhoto-Fission Technology, PFT is based on nuclear absorption of energetic gamma rays that above threshold energy induce fission in fissile materials, e.g., U-235, Pu-239, Th-232, and subsequent detection of the emitted delayed neutrons.
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High-Z Detection Technology, HZTHigh-Z Detection Technology, HZTis based on attenuation of dual or triple high energy gamma beams and solving simultaneous transmission equations for resolving high- and low-z materials.
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InspectedObject
Resonance GammaBeam
System Main ComponentsSystem Main Components
Detectors
Proton Accelerator
~2 MeV, 10 mA
Target
(p,) E4
Recoil DopplerE = (E - E2/Mc2)(1 + (v/c)cos)
E ~10 MeV
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GRT: Proof-of-PrincipleGRT: Proof-of-Principle
Images:
Out of resonance
In resonance
Nitrogenous and
non-nitrogenousobjects placed
in a beam.
Experiments carried outby Nahal Soreq Group
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GRT: Demonstration on LD-3GRT: Demonstration on LD-3
Six explosives were hidden in a LD-3 container loaded with a mixed cargo.NRC Nahal Soreq group carried out these experiments using resonance detectors for nitrogen detection.
Two images are created simultaneously. The upper image shows a regular gamma transmission radiograph. The lower image shows nitrogen image that clearly identifies the explosives.
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Scanning Time EstimatesScanning Time Estimates
Estimated scan time based on 3σ probability of detectiona vertical scan 0.75 min for 40’ container
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(γ,n) - Produces only prompt neutrons.
(γ,fission) - Occurs only in fissile materials producing prompt and delayed neutrons.
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PFT: Proof-of-PrinciplePFT: Proof-of-Principle
Nuclear material present
No nuclear material present
Time after pulse
AcceleratorPulses
Region of
Interest
Experiments carried out at INEEL
PC with AcquisitionProgram
Analysis Program
MCS
3He NeutronDetector
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PFT YieldPFT Yield
Emax
n = ∫dr3 ∫Φ(E,x)N(x,t)σ(E)dE Ethres
0
100
200
300
400
500
0 5 10 15 20
Photon Energy (MeV)
Cro
ss S
ectio
n (m
b)
U-235
U-238
Th-232
Pu-239
Φ(E,x) Φ(x)
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En = Ephoton - Ethres
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HZT: FormulationHZT: FormulationCERBERUSCERBERUS
ln = (iL i Li)IIo
LE
ln = (iH i Li)IIo
HE
10 25 40 55 70 85 100
Atomic Number (z)
0.00
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.10
Mas
s A
tten
uat
ion
(cm
2 /g)
Total Mass Attenuation Coefficient in cm2/g
1 MeV
10 MeV
5 MeV
15 MeV
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HZT L/H RatioHZT L/H RatioCERBERUSCERBERUS
R = exp[(H - L)x)]IH
IL =
For: x=0.5 cm, R=1.09, CR=333c/s5mA, @ 3
IL=
IL = 1320 counts. This will require 3.96 s/slice.
31 – 1/R
2
0 2 4 6 8 10
Thickness (cm)
0.5
3.5
6.5
9.5
12.5
15.5
I L/I
H
Transmission Ratios for U, Pb, Fe, and H2O
at 5/10 an 5/15 MeV
H2O Fe
Pb (5/10)
Pb (5/15)
U (5/10)
U (5/15)
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Materials with the same optical thickness at 5 MeV can be separated at higher energies
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ApplicationsApplications
A configuration of a system in an airport feeding simultaneously two
inspection stations for bags.
A possible configuration for scanning large containers
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ApplicationsApplications
Alternative implementationsof the Resonance Technology
Stand off use of the system in a fluorescence
(backscattering) mode
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Can be engineered into a transportable,
readily deployable system
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ApplicationsApplications
Single system feeds simultaneouslyfour inspection stations at one location.
Single system feeds alternativelythree inspection locations.
Each detection station can process 1600 bags/hr, 24 LD-3 containers/hr, 4 conveyors simultaneously
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ApplicationsApplications
StackedContainers
Detectors
Resonance Gamma
Beam
36’8’
18’
Target
21’
Using four ramps may inspect simultaneously 40 foot container in about 3 to 4 minutes, stacked containers will double the capacity.(Times extrapolated from experiments)
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Two compact accelerators (can beexpanded to four) attached to a single power supply occupy a verysmall footprint. With a flexible cablethey can be placed in any arbitraryconfiguration.
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Rotating Target SystemRotating Target System
Rotating target exploded view One C-13 target wasconstructed and tested
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Targets For O and ClTargets For O and Cl
Layered Targets
• CS2 – Enriched in 13C and 34S for detection of N and Cl.
• BN (Boron Nitrate enriched with 13C) 13C; 11B; 15N; with Ep @ 1.75; 1.1; 0.6; MeV respectively, we can measure N; C; and O, simultaneously.
Composite Target of 26Mg & 30Si
At Ep 1.94 & 1.91 MeV respectively to detect 14N, 16O, and 35Cl
27Al @ θ~40o 7.117 MeV 16O
26Mg (p,γ) & 30Si (p,γ) @ θ~117o 9.082 MeV 35Cl
31P @ θ~86o 9.173 MeV 14N
By using different target material or a combination of materials elements other than nitrogen can also be investigated
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Targets For O and ClTargets For O and ClCERBERUSCERBERUS
Rotating target allows a better heat absorption and to be layered with different elements or compounds.
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Multiple Uses of the Basic SystemMultiple Uses of the Basic System
NFD
NFD -Nuclear Fluorescence Detectors
Future expansion of the basic unit by adding various detectionsystems and accelerators to the same high voltage generator
NRDNRD
NRD -Non-Resonance Detectors
High VoltageGenerator
Proton Accelerator
Proton Accelerator
Container #1
Container #4
Container #3
Container #2
RD
RD -Resonance Detectors
ND
ND -Neutron Detectors
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Multiple Uses of the Basic SystemMultiple Uses of the Basic System
Resonance detectors are used for specific detection and imaging of nitrogen contained in high explosives using gamma resonance interaction. They measure simultaneously gamma resonance and total attenuation thus providing dual information at gamma energy of 9.17 MeV.
Regular detectors (NaI, BGO) for dual or triple high monoenergetic gamma ray detection. Proposed energies in the range from 4 to about 17 MeV.
Neutron detectors for detection of prompt and delayed neutrons resulting from photo-neutron reactions, in the cargo materials, and photofission in fissionable materials, respectively.
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Proposed Test SiteProposed Test Site
BNL test site for a container scanning system
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ParticipantsParticipantsCERBERUSCERBERUS
Scientific Innovations Inc.Joseph Brondo
SCIENTIFIC• BNL
Peter ThiebergerJim AlessiIstvan DioszegiMike TodosowAlbert L HansonHans Luudewig
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OrganizationOrganization
BNLR&D
SIICommercialization
Field System Design &
Manufacturing
CRADA
FEDERAL
COMMERCIAL
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Time TableTime Table
Documentation
Scanning System
System Engineering
Detectors
Targets
Single Stage Accelerator
System Integration
&Evaluation
4 12 16 Month80
Experiments &
Demonstration
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BNL BudgetBNL Budget
Accelerator:Rental, delivery, and installation $750,000
Detectors:Resonance Detectors and electronics $250,000
Target:Rotating target $200,000
Miscellaneous:Shielding, materials,… $200,000
Labor:3FTE (Eqv.) $800,000
Total $2,000,000
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• The cost of a final systems is estimated at about $ 2.5-The cost of a final systems is estimated at about $ 2.5-3.0M (2 headed accelerator ~ $1.7M, 150 3.0M (2 headed accelerator ~ $1.7M, 150 detectors, target, system engineering ~ $0.8M).detectors, target, system engineering ~ $0.8M).
SummarySummary
• Cerberus is a multi prong technology that fills in an Cerberus is a multi prong technology that fills in an existing critical security gap. existing critical security gap. It is novel, compact, flexible, adaptable to newIt is novel, compact, flexible, adaptable to newapplications. applications.
• A full scale cargo inspection prototype test facility canA full scale cargo inspection prototype test facility canbe ready in about one year.be ready in about one year.
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