Simulation of Radiation Damage and He Accumulation Induced by ¹⁰B(n, α)⁷Li Reactions in Al-B₄C Neutron Absorbers Used in Spent Fuel Pools

Figure 3

Schematic example of (a) a high-density rack configuration containing a surveillance assembly and (b) a surveillance assembly. To expedite the degradation of surveillance coupons, the surveillance assembly is generally surrounded by recently discharged SNF assemblies.

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