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Elemental Analysis By Neutron Activation Analysis Of Metals And Metalloids for US EPA.

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)(1/01/20 - 12/31/21)

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Elemental Analysis By Neutron Activation Analysis Of Metals And Metalloids for US EPA.

Sponsor: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Start Date: 1/01/20

End Date: 12/31/21

Abstract

The US EPA is charged with the responsibility of setting standards for the exposure to arsenic from several environmental media. For example, a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) standard for arsenic in drinking water is set at 10 µg of arsenic per liter. Besides drinking water, arsenic in soil may be a source of exposure to arsenic, particularly in children who display high levels of hand-to- mouth activity that may result of ingestion of soil. Because arsenic in soil may exist in diverse chemical species, its bioavailability in different soils may differ greatly. As a component of a laboratory-based project assessing the bioavailability of arsenic in soil, EPA requires neutron activation analysis services for soils and other environmental samples and for biological samples.

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Instrumentation for Enhanced Safety, Utilization, and Operations Infrastructure at the NCSU PULSTAR Reactor

US Dept. of Energy (DOE)(10/01/21 - 9/30/22)

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Instrumentation for Enhanced Safety, Utilization, and Operations Infrastructure at the NCSU PULSTAR Reactor

Sponsor: US Dept. of Energy (DOE)

Start Date: 10/01/21

End Date: 9/30/22

Abstract

The Nuclear Reactor Program (NRP) at North Carolina State University (NCSU) is a Board of Governors Center of the University of North Carolina System. The NRP operates the PUSLTAR nuclear research reactor, which currently has a maximum power of 1-MWth. In 2021, the PULSTAR is expected to operate at an upgraded power of 2-MWth. This increase in power will allow the PULSTAR to have enhanced utilization in areas such as neutron science, and isotope production for medical and industrial application. Furthermore, the power upgrade will provide enhanced radiation intensities to all current PULSTAR facilities including the neutron imaging facility, the neutron powder diffraction facility, the intense positron beam facility, the nuclear fuel testing loop, the ultracold neutron source, and the neutron activation analysis and irradiation testing facilities. These PULSTAR capabilities were developed over the past 20 years and have resulted in a remarkable increase in utilization and annual expenditures nearing an order of magnitude relative to year 2000 performance. Consequently, the PULSTAR represents one of the most utilized university reactors globally.

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TSA: Neutron Activation of Holmium-166 to Support the Development of Radioactive Bandages for the Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer; Binghamton University

Binghamton University, State University of New York(7/15/19 - 7/14/20)

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TSA: Neutron Activation of Holmium-166 to Support the Development of Radioactive Bandages for the Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer; Binghamton University

Sponsor: Binghamton University, State University of New York

Start Date: 7/15/19

End Date: 7/14/20

Abstract

The Nuclear Reactor Program at North Carolina State University will provide neutron-activation in support of the development of radioactive bandages for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer. Holmium-166 (166Ho) based radioactive bandages provide a convenient and cost-effective way to treat localized skin cancer in patients, as compared to surgical interventions, external beam radiation therapy and electronic brachytherapy. The bandages can be cut into desired sizes or standard pre-determined sizes and made radioactive by neutron-activation of Ho to 166Ho. The radioactive bandages can then be applied to the skin cancer lesions for treatment. The initial scope will be for 24 irradiations of 2 sample containers per irradiation to support optimization testing and pre-clinical trials.

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NSUF CINR#13211 Irradiation at the NCSU PULSTAR Reactor Laboratory; for Dr. Stubbins, U. Illinois

US Dept. of Energy (DOE)(1/24/18 - 7/31/20)

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NSUF CINR#13211 Irradiation at the NCSU PULSTAR Reactor Laboratory; for Dr. Stubbins, U. Illinois

Sponsor: US Dept. of Energy (DOE)

Start Date: 1/24/18

End Date: 7/31/20

Abstract

Irradiation Performance of Fe-Cr Base Alloys. Irradiated samples from the NSUF Nuclear Fuels and Materials Library will be analyzed utilizing the NC State Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy (PALS) systems, Doppler Broadening Spectroscopy (DBS) capabilities, and bulk sample Na-22 PALS.

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BWXT Tollgate 5 Irradiation Services RFQ

BWXT Isotope Technology Group, Inc. (11/01/17 - 1/31/18)

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BWXT Tollgate 5 Irradiation Services RFQ

Sponsor: BWXT Isotope Technology Group, Inc.

Start Date: 11/01/17

End Date: 1/31/18

Abstract

BWXT proposes to irradiate metallic molybdenum targets in the PULSTAR reactor for the purpose of creating the isotope Mo-99. Irradiated targets will then be shipped to BWXT for processing at their facilities in Lynchburg, VA.

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UCN systematic studies instrument

US Dept. of Energy (DOE)(5/20/15 - 4/01/24)

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UCN systematic studies instrument

Sponsor: US Dept. of Energy (DOE)

Start Date: 5/20/15

End Date: 4/01/24

Abstract

The N.C. State Nuclear Reactor Program will provide engineering and reactor services to support and oversee the design, construction, and testing of the Systematic Studies Instrument in support of “nEDM” work. This instrument will be positioned on the Ultra-Cold Neutron (UCN) source beamline at the NCSU PULSTAR research reactor facility. In addition, reactor technical staff will provide a) engineering safety reviews of instrument designs, b) technical services supporting construction including facility modification reviews, staging, escort, and crane operations, and c) technical services supporting testing activities. Active testing utilizing the PULSTAR nuclear reactor will be provided.

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Elemental analysis by neutron activation analysis of Arsenic and Selenium for environmental and biological samples

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)(8/06/14 - 8/05/17)

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Elemental analysis by neutron activation analysis of Arsenic and Selenium for environmental and biological samples

Sponsor: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Start Date: 8/06/14

End Date: 8/05/17

Abstract

Elemental analysis by neutron activation analysis of Arsenic and Selenium for environmental and biological samples.

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