ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROSPECTS FOR
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROSPECTS FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSTITUTE OF
DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSTITUTE OF
NUCLEAR PHYSICS UNDER NATIONAL
NUCLEAR PHYSICS UNDER NATIONAL
NUCLEAR CENTER OF THE REPUBLIC
NUCLEAR CENTER OF THE REPUBLIC
OF KAZAKHSTAN
OF KAZAKHSTAN
Adil TULEUSHEV
Director
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1, Ibragimova str. Tel.: +7 727 3865016 050032. Almaty Fax: +7 727 3865260Republic of Kazakhstan e-mail: tuleushev@inp.kz
Institute of Nuclear Phisics
National Nuclear Centre
Republic of Kazakhstan
•
Institute of Nuclear Physics was established
Institute of Nuclear Physics was established
in 1957 and incorporated into National Nuclear
in 1957 and incorporated into National Nuclear
Centre in 1992
Centre in 1992
.
.
•
Primary Activity Areas - basic research in
Primary Activity Areas - basic research in
nuclear physics, solid-state physics and radiation
nuclear physics, solid-state physics and radiation
material science, development of nuclear physics
material science, development of nuclear physics
methods
of
investigations,
radio-ecological
methods
of
investigations,
radio-ecological
studies, nuclear technologies, and training in
studies, nuclear technologies, and training in
science and technology.
science and technology.
Institute of Nuclear Phisics
National Nuclear Centre
Republic of Kazakhstan
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1, Ibragimova str. Tel.: +7 727 3865016
050032. Almaty Fax: +7 727 3865260
INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS:
Primary Activity Areas
Nuclear Physics
Radiation
Solid State Physics
Applied Nuclear
Physics
Accelerator
Technologies
Reactor
Investigations
DISTRIBUTION OF MAN POWER WITHIN
DEPARTMENTS
People employed – 631
Doctor of Sciences – 18
BASIC FACILITIES
RESEARCH NUCLEAR REACTOR WWR-K
Commissioned in 1967
Continuous operation till 1988
1988-1998 - safety upgrade, licensing
Re-started in 1998
Power: 6 MW
Neutron flux: 1.010
14n/(cm
2s)
Fuel enrichment: 36%
235U
Transfer to fuel enriched: 19.7%
235U
Utilization:
-
Neutron physics research
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Isotope production
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Neutron activation analysis
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Radiation tests of materials
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Research for neutron therapy and
transmutation doping of Silicon
BASIC FACILITIES
ISOCHRONOUS CYCLOTRON U-150M
•
1965 - set into operation in "classical" mode (fixed ion energy)
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1972 - upgraded to isochronous mode (variable ion energy)
•
Light ions:
1H
+,
2H
2+,
3He
2+,
4He
2+•
Internal and extracted ion beam
•
Ion beam scanning
•
Remote ion beam diagnostics
•
Source gas recycling system
•
Utilization:
• Basic research on nuclear reactions
• Isotope production
• Radiation tests of materials
Ions
Energy MeV
Internal beam
current μA
Extracted beam
current μA
Protons
7-30
500
50
Deuterons
12.5 - 25
150
30
α-particles
25 - 50
40
20
BASIC FACILITIES
HEAVY ION ACCELERATOR UKP-2-1
Set into operation in 1987
Tandem acceleration scheme
2 independent ion sources and beam lines
Ion mass: from 1 to 200
Ion energy: up to 2 MeV/nucleon
High energy stability and low spread (~2·10
-4)
Utilization:
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PIXE and micro-PIXE analysis
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Resonance nuclear reactions analysis
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Rutherford backscattering analysis
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Development of accelerator mass-spectroscopy
BASIC FACILITIES
COMMERCIAL ELECTRON ACCELERATOR ELV-4
Commissioned in 1994
Transferred to INP in 2000
Electron beam energy: up to 1.5 MeV
Electron beam power: up to 50 kW
Computerized control
Conveyor transport system
Utilization:
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Radiation sterilization of medicinal goods
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Production of cross-linked polymeric roofing material
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Radiation technology development:
Hydrogels for medicineBASIC FACILITIES
HEAVY ION ACCELERATOR DC-60
Parameters of Accelerated Ion Beams
Types of Ions Li ÷ Xe
A/Z 6 ÷ 12
Energy of Accelerated Ions 0.4 ÷ 1.6. MeV/nucleon
Energy Scatter 2 %
Discrete Change of Ion Energy changing ion charge (A/Z) Smooth Variation of Ion
Energy
30 % (±15%)
varying magnetic field
Parameters of Low-Energy Ion Beams
Types of Ions Li ÷ Xe
A/Z 2 ÷ 20
Ion Energy at ECR
Source 10 ÷ 20 keV/charge Energy Scatter 0.1 %
Discrete Change of Ion
Energy changing ion charge (A/Z) Smooth Variation of
Ion Energy
30 % (±15%)
varying sweeping potential of ECR source
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nuclear heritage where many people recognize
SEMIPALATINSK NUCLEAR TEST SITE
S a r z h a l K u r c h a t o v К а й н а р 5 10 4 90 7 80 7 70 7 90 24 .09 .51 21 .09 .55 1 6 .0 3 .5 6 Fi g . S c h e m e o f m o s t s i g n i f i c a n t t r a c e s o f f r o m a t m o s p h e r e e x p l o s i o n s . - A r e a o f m o s t p o l l u t i o n ( m o r e t h e n 0 . 5 K u / s q . K m ) w i t h C s o n t h e a e r o - g a m m a s u r v e y d a t a p o l l u t i o n O p y t n o e p o l e B a l a p a n T e l k e m D e g e l e n M u r z c h y k I r t i s h r iv e rPrimary Outcome:
Based on large scope of data
(N > 10
4)
оn
137Cs,
90Sr,
238,239+240
Pu
distribution
and
determined rates of radiation
risks for various sites and
territories.
Priority Task:
Investigation of character and
rates of contamination with
tritium for environment and
INVOLVEMENT IN KARACHAGANAK PROJECT
Achievements:
Assured radiation safety
of oil-and gas activities
at KOGF
Current Tasks:
Determination of legal
status for LIRA facilities
Feasibility studies and
Development of
technologies for closure of
nuclear cavities
Primary Objective:
CHALLENGES FROM NATURAL RADIO-NUCLIDES
Years of intensive systematic investigations showed:
Radiation risks from
NATURAL RADIONUCLIDES
in Kazakhstan are of primary
LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES
Maximal lowering of
radiation risks and release
of the lands for commercial
utilization
From
environmental studies
to environmental
The Institute runs comprehensive
material-science studies of unique
stainless steels from spent fuel
assemblies of BN-350 reactor
MATERIAL SCIENCE
Universal testing machine "Instron-1195" with optical-electron extensometer
Calvet-calorimeter combined with micro-destruction machine Shear punch facility based on testing machine FP-100/1
Electron microscope
NEW METHODS FOR INVESTIGATION OF MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES OF HIGHLY-RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
Collaboration with PNNL, ANL, (the USA) and Electricity Сompany (France).
Great contribution was made by F. Gardner and J. Lambert.
SEARCH FOR NEUTRON CLUSTERS
Topicality
Nuclear research centers involved in search for neutron clusters
Novel information about nucleon-nucleon interaction mechanisms Total change in our understanding of elements’ formation at Big Bang
Theoretical assessment of neutron nuclei existence vary from their certain nuclear stability to
complete rejection of such possibility – the experiment is needed!
Part of matter in the Universe is in
neutron stars
New methods for generation of nuclear energy at fission of heavy elements with multineutrons USA Theoretical assessment of possibilities for neutron cluster existence.
Search for 3 and 4 neutron clusters. Е-t method (recoil nuclei). Search for 3 and 4 neutron clusters. Activation method. Search for 8 clusters. Activation method. France
Saclay nuclear research center Kurchatov InstituteRussia
Russia
EXPERIMENTAL METHODS AT SEARCH
FOR NEUTRON CLUSTERS
Software package for processing and analysis of experimental data obtained in multi-parameter nuclear experiments.
Collaboration with leading nuclear centers in the USA, Russia, Germany, Turkey, Poland, Uzbekistan and Ukraine.
Novelty of proposed research of neutron nuclei
Intensive beams at the accelerator DC-60 at energies close to Coulomb barrier:
• optimal ratio between neutron background and probability of neutron cluster formation
• low probability for formation of neutron cluster is balanced by high intensity of accelerated ions at DC-60
.
Available:
• Е-Е method for registration and identification of nuclear reaction products.
• Time-of-flight method for measurement of masses and energies for decay products.
U-150M
Available:
• On-line gamma-spectroscopy • Е method for registration of nuclear reaction products.
UKP-2-1
Required:
• Establishing of E-t
spectrometers adjusted to low energy nuclear experiment at DC-60 and U-150M.
• Development of activation method at DC-60 and U-150M.
DC-60
Accelerators in INP NNC RK
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Poland
INR,
Prof. RusekUzbekistan
INP, Tashkent,
Prof. R.Yarmukhamedov, Prof. S.V.ArtemovGermany
Darmstadt,
Prof. К.SchmidtTurkey
Prof. А.Baikal, Prof. I.Boztosum
USA
University of Colorado, Prof.J.Peterson University of Wisconsin-Madison, А.B.Balantekin University of Ohio, Prof. К.Bruno University of Texas, Prof. R.Schmidt, Prof. V.Z.GoldbergRUSSIA
Kurchatov
Institute,
Prof.S.B.Sakuta
SRIP
St.Petersburg,
Prof. К.А.Gridnev
ARNC-ARSRIEP,
Sarov, Prof.
S.N.Abramovich
JINR, Dubna
Prof. М.G.Itkis
PRODUCTION OF NUCLEAR TRACK
MEMBRANES AT DC-60
Filtration of latex particles
Membrane chippage with parallel cylindrical
CENTER FOR NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND BIOPHYSICS
• Production of radioisotopes for
medical applications
• Development and testing of new
radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear
diagnostics and treatment
techniques
• Nuclear medicine staff training
for regional centers of
Kazakhstan
Introduction of up-to date nuclear
methods in national health care:
• high quality diagnostics
• cost-effective treatment
PRODUCTION OF RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS
Number of deliveries/year
2003 2005 2007
99mTc
201Tl
131I
67Ga
2005
2008
+
18F
111In
153Sm
90Y
89Sr
125I
CLOSED NUCLEAR CENTRES PROGRAMME
(CNСP, UK DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY)
• Radiation technology for production
of hydrogel dressings for medicine;
• Technology for production of sealed
radioactive sources for industry and
medicine;
• Technology for routine neutron
activation analysis for industry and
geology;
• Creation of group of power
efficiency and energy saving
technologies «gefest».
G8 Global Partnership Program -
Support of non-proliferation activities by establishing of steady
workplaces in civil sector for former weapon specialists.
CLOSED NUCLEAR CENTRES PROGRAMME
Composition of biocompatible polymer (<10%) and water,
produced by
simultaneous cross-linking and sterilization by electron beam
Radiation technology for production of hydrogel dressings
Radiation technology for production of hydrogel dressings
Application:
• Surgery
• Traumatology
• Burn treatment
• Dermatology
Antibacterial barrier
Effective removal of exudation
Oxygen permeability
Gradual drag delivery
CLOSED NUCLEAR CENTRES PROGRAMME
Application areas
Production of sealed
Production of sealed
radioactive sources
radioactive sources
192Ir
60Co
109Cd
124Sb
CLOSED NUCLEAR CENTRES PROGRAMME
Neutron activation analysis service
Neutron activation analysis service
Clients profile
Geology
28%
Oil and gas
17%
Science, high technology 6% Environmental monitoring 7%Mining and
processing
42%
CLOSED NUCLEAR CENTRES PROGRAMME
Services needed by consumers
Creation of group of power
efficiency and energy saving
technologies "gefest"
NEW PROMISING DEVELOPMENTS
Anti-proliferation coatings of
tantalum-copper alloys for cardio-surgery stunts of
STUDIES OF DEGRADATION IN MATERIALS WITH
“SHAPE MEMORY” EXPOSED IN SPACE
Microcrater at
the plane of
stainless steel
exposed in
space
×5000
Experiments simulating the influence of
micro-craters on surface, crater formation and
out-of-range effects in methastable stainless steels
Formation of microcraters at
exposure in space
Cosmic particle
Artificial space object Crater Martensite transformation Shock wave Crater Thermal diffusion Change in phase composition structure Microcraters
Meteorites and space waste
Sample
Out-of-range effects
STUDIES OF DEGRADATION IN MATERIALS WITH
“SHAPE MEMORY” EXPOSED IN SPACE
Microcrater at
the plane of
stainless steel
exposed in
space
×5000
Experiments simulating the influence of
micro-craters on surface, crater formation and
out-of-range effects in methastable stainless steels
Formation of microcraters at
exposure in space
Cosmic particle
Artificial space object Crater Martensite transformation Shock wave Crater Thermal diffusion Change in phase composition structure Microcraters
Meteorites and space waste
Sample
Out-of-range effects
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CENTER (ISTC) PROJECT MAP
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К-197 80 K$ К-925 117 K$ К-970 60 K$ К-526 27 K$ К-152 109 K$ К-465, К-465.2 219 K$ К-632 350 K$National Project
К-451.2 50 K$ К-472 174 K$ К-884 350 K$ National Project CNCP National Project National Project «Center for NuclearMedicine» CNСP «Sealed Radiation Sources» К-036 265 K$ К-926р 795 K$ Commercial Contract TСI, USA