ASTM E1018-20e1
Standard Guide for Application of ASTM Evaluated Cross Section Data File

Standard No.

ASTM E1018-20e1

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E1018-20e1

Scope

1.1 This guide covers the establishment and use of an ASTM evaluated nuclear data cross section and uncertainty file for analysis of single or multiple sensor measurements in neutron fields related to light water reactor LWR-Pressure Vessel Surveillance (PVS). These fields include inand exvessel surveillance positions in operating power reactors, benchmark fields, and reactor test regions. 1.2 Requirements for establishment of ASTMrecommended cross section files address data format, evaluation requirements, validation in benchmark fields, evaluation of error estimates (covariance file), and documentation. A further requirement for components of the ASTM-recommended cross section file is their internal consistency when combined with sensor measurements and used to determine a neutron spectrum. 1.3 Specifications for use include energy region of applicability, data processing requirements, and application of uncertainties. 1.4 This guide is directly related to and should be used primarily in conjunction with Guides E482 and E944, and Practices E560, E185, and E693. 1.5 The ASTM cross section and uncertainty file represents a generally available data set for use in sensor set analysis. However, the availability of this data set does not preclude the use of other validated data, either proprietary or nonproprietary. When alternate cross section files that deviate from the requirements laid out in this standard are used, the deviations should be noted to the customer of the dosimetry application. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E1018-20e1 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1005 Standard Test Method for Application and Analysis of Radiometric Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance, E 706(IIIA)
• ASTM E170 Standard Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and Dosimetry
• ASTM E185 Standard Practice for Conducting Surveillance Tests for Light-Water Cooled Nuclear Power Reactor Vessels, E706 (IF)
• ASTM E2005 Standard Guide for Benchmark Testing of Reactor Dosimetry in Standard and Reference Neutron Fields
• ASTM E482 Standard Guide for Application of Neutron Transport Methods for Reactor Vessel Surveillance, E706 (IID)
• ASTM E560 Standard Practice for Extrapolating Reactor Vessel Surveillance Dosimetry Results, E706(IC)
• ASTM E693 Standard Practice for Characterizing Neutron Exposures in Iron and Low Alloy Steels in Terms of Displacements Per Atom (DPA), E706(ID)
• ASTM E844 Standard Guide for Sensor Set Design and Irradiation for Reactor Surveillance, E 706(IIC)
• ASTM E853 Standard Practice for Analysis and Interpretation of Light-Water Reactor Surveillance Results, E706(IA)
• ASTM E854 Standard Test Method for Application and Analysis of Solid State Track Recorder (SSTR) Monitors for Reactor Surveillance, E706(IIIB)
• ASTM E910 Standard Test Method for Application and Analysis of Helium Accumulation Fluence Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance, E706 (IIIC)
• ASTM E944 Standard Guide for Application of Neutron Spectrum Adjustment Methods in Reactor Surveillance, (IIA)

ASTM E1018-20e1 history

• 2020 ASTM E1018-20e1 Standard Guide for Application of ASTM Evaluated Cross Section Data File
• 2020 ASTM E1018-20 Standard Guide for Application of ASTM Evaluated Cross Section Data File
• 2013 ASTM E1018-09(2013)e1 Standard Guide for Application of ASTM Evaluated Cross Section Data File
• 2009 ASTM E1018-09(2013) Standard Guide for Application of ASTM Evaluated Cross Section Data File, Matrix E706 (IIB)
• 2009 ASTM E1018-09 Standard Guide for Application of ASTM Evaluated Cross Section Data File, Matrix E 706 (IIB)
• 2001 ASTM E1018-01 Standard Guide for Application of ASTM Evaluated Cross Section Data File, Matrix E 706 (IIB)
• 1995 ASTM E1018-95 Standard Guide for Application of ASTM Evaluated Cross Section Data File, Matrix E 706 (IIB)