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The Development of PowderDiffractometer for Small and

Medium Size Research Reactor

Duration 3 years

Budget usd 300,000Location: NuclearMalaysia RTP

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The problem/need to be addressed

Many small size research reactors (RR) in developing countries arefound of very limited use. Lack of specialized equipments attached to

the RR that can enable the efficient use of the available neutrons. The limited usage is also often caused by the unavailability of

projects and/or researchers involved in the said R&D that requires theusage of neutrons from RR.

These limitations are related to the low level of knowledge anddemand for an advance use of scientific tools in these countries.

Furthermore, small RRs are typically low in the neutron flux. As mostneutron instruments need high flux neutron, instrumentationsinvestments in small-flux reactor is considered not worthy.

Another is that complete ready-made instruments are expensive andthus, give a negative impact to the justification on investment.However, neutron instruments at small-flux RR can be established for

education and for supporting modest R&D. A possible solution to overcome these constraints is to develop the

instrument regionally, from design to fabrication, installation,commissioning and coaching the utilization, with the assistance fromother MSs that have the capabilities to develop such an instrument

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The Objectives of the project.

To have enough know-how about designand fabrication for neutron scatteringexperiments i.e. powder diffractometer

To start active material development andcharacterization programme using neutron

scattering experiments To produce a user family to benefit from

this facility such as universities/R&Dorganizations and local industry.

To promote neutron science to the regionalcommunity as a means for advancingscientific knowledge and technologicalskills.

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Activities Performance Indicator Verification method

1. Establishment of DesignBlueprint

1. The design drawings, specifications and procedures2. Number of personnel trained in the design and development

of the blue print3. Number of experts dispatched by donor MSs

1. Documentations2. Number of experts/skill workers

2. The establishment ofFabricated Componentsby individual MSs

1. Number of know-how /technology emulated2.The certification/ acceptance by the authorities/

industries/national standards

1. Number of Experts/skills2. Certificates,

Orders from other MSs

3.The installation andcommissioning of the

prototype

1. The functioning of the prototype diffractometer 1. Report and document

4. The Training of the usage 1. Number of users trained2. Report on the users

1. Report documents

5. Duplication of theinstruments in MSs

Number of orders, expert dispatch 2. Orders

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Activities Modulity MS

1. Establishment of DesignBlueprint

1. The design drawings, specifications and procedures2. Number of personnel trained in the design and development

of the blue print3. Number of experts dispatched by donor MSs

1. Documentations2. Number of experts/skill workers

2. The establishment ofFabricated Componentsby individual MSs

1. Number of know-how /technology emulated2.The certification/ acceptance by the authorities/

industries/national standards

1. Number of Experts/skills2. Certificates,

Orders from other MSs

3.The installation andcommissioning of the

prototype

1. The functioning of the prototype diffractometer 1. Report and document

4. The Training of the usage 1. Number of users trained2. Report on the users

1. Report documents

5. Duplication of theinstruments in MSs

Number of orders, expert dispatch 2. Orders

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Output: Powder diffractometer facility that

sensitive enough for academic and modest R&D

Outcome: More skill and capability for neutron

scientist

Impact: Ability to develop low cost instrument for

low flux RR will enhance the RR utilization,elevate the confidence and expertise of MSs in

the instrument development moving towards self

reliance/group reliance/model for collaborative

efforts, which may hold true for the rest ofactivities.