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Since 2023, the hydrotest Epure facility, located at Valduc, Burgundy, operates as a dual-axis radiographic system for French and British nuclear deterrence programs.
Each of the two axes is a single pulse electron linear induction accelerator rated nominally at 20MeV, 2kA and driving an X-ray conversion target. The first one is in use since 2013 at Valduc, and the other since 2023. Both share many traits and design features.
We tested each one under a range of operating parameters, mainly current for the one and energy for the other. We assessed performances in terms of X-ray output, beam stability and reliability and evaluated coherence between different diagnostics, including between X-ray detectors and electrical monitors, and between electrical monitors.
| Region represented | Europe |
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| Paper preparation format | Word |
