USE OF SUB-CRITICAL NEUTRON MULTIPLICATION DRIVEN BY ELECTRONIC NEUTRON GENERATORS TO PRODUCE RADIOISOTOPES

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APP PUB NO 20230411034A1
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17807067

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A target irradiation apparatus for producing radioisotope sources is provided. The target irradiation apparatus comprises a containment vessel, a plurality of electronic neutron generator inserts and a removable neutron enhancement cartridge. The containment vessel comprises an inner surface, an outer surface, a first end, a second end, a body section, and a support member. Each of the plurality of electronic neutron generator insert devices is inserted into one of a plurality of openings of the body section while the removable neutron enhancement cartridge is adapted to be positioned inside of the containment vessel. A radioisotope production system comprising a target irradiation apparatus and a method for producing radioisotope sources are also provided.

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WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC1000 WESTINGHOUSE DRIVE SUITE 141 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA 16066

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HEIBEL, Michael D Broomfield, US 89 279

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