Thermometry of intermediate level waste containers using phosphor thermometry and thermal imaging. (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McMillan, J.L.; Greenen, A.; Bond, W.; Hayes, M.; Simpson, R.; Sutton, G.; Machin, G.; Jowsey, J.; Adamska, A.
• Is Part Of: Measurement. Volume 132(2019)
• Page Start: 207
• Page End: 212
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: Thermal imaging -- Infrared -- Radiation thermometry -- Thermography -- Temperature measurement -- Metrology -- Phosphor thermometry -- Nuclear -- Waste container -- ILW -- Decommissioning; Weights and measures -- Periodicals; Measurement -- Periodicals; Measurement; Weights and measures; Periodicals; 530.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2018.09.030
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-2241

Abstract

Highlights: A linear relationship between internal and vent temperature of a steel drum exists. Geometrical enhancement of emissivity is observed and improves uncertainty. Shallow angles of thermal imager measurement is demonstrated to be ideal. Abstract: Intermediate level waste containers are used for the storage of an assortment of radioactive waste. This waste is heat-generating and needs monitoring and so this work was undertaken to determine whether the mean internal container temperature can be inferred from the temperature of the vent . By using two independent thermometry techniques – phosphor thermometry and thermal imaging – the internal temperature was demonstrated to be proportional to the vent temperature as measured by both methods. The correlation is linear and given suitable characterisation could provide robust indication of the internal bulk temperature.