Neutron tubes & generators
and industry. Neutron generators are renown for their reliability and cost-effective gestion.
Sodern's neutron generators combine high perfomances electronics with a neutron tube. Over 100 neutron tubes are produced each year, used in more than 40 countries around the world.
Applications of neutron technology
Reservoir monitoring for oil and gas
the neutron tube is used in various logging tools used to monitor oil extraction.
Bulk material analysis
material is carried on a conveyor belt which passes through a system equipped with a neutron tube. This type of system is used in cement plants, as well as coal, iron and nickel mines, etc.
Geochemical logging for mining
Used to measure boreholes to estimate resources before extraction and later provide grade control for material processing.
Nuclear waste reprocessing
Used to monitor correct reprocessing of nuclear waste.
Neutron tubes
| Product name | Typical emissions | Lifetime | Applications | Linked products | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sodilog LL | 5x107 n/s | >13000 hours | Material analysis | CNA |
 | Sodilog | 1.2x108 n/s | >1000 hours | Analysis/oil/research | FastGrade/Song150 |
 | Sodilog plus | 1.5x108 n/s | >1000 hours | Analysis/oil | |
 | Sodilog NG | 4x108 n/s | >1000 hours | Analysis/oil | |
 | TN36 | 2x109 n/s Up to 1x1010 n/s | 400 - 1500 hours | Nuclear waste/research | Genie35 |
Sodilog plus
The Sodilog plus neutron tube is a metal ceramic vacuum-sealed component including an ion source, a target, and a gas replenisher/getter device.
- Optimized ion source geometry
- Zirconium hydride (Target & Replenisher)
- Better reliability and extended lifetime
- Reduced internal arcing effect
- Extended temperature range
- Compactness and shortened target distance
Neutron generators
Générateur de neutrons Genie 35
Le Genie 35 est un générateur de neutrons autonome haut flux. Il est composé d’un module d’émission neutronique, d’une armoire de contrôle et d’alimentation, d’un refroidisseur et d’un logiciel de pilotage et de sécurité. L’opérateur pourra choisir son mode d’émission (continue ou pulsée). Selon le besoin, le module d’émission est équipé soit d’un tube TN36 D-T (14 Mev)° ou d'un D-D (2.5 MeV).
Song150 - Neutron emitting module
Song150 is a built-in neutron emitting module for pulsed neutron logging tool, consisting of one stainless steel housing with 14 MeV Sodilog sealed neutron tube, VHV power supply and a ion source pulser.
- Lifetime of more than 1000 hours at nominal set point
- Ruggedized design for 1’11/16 logging tool
- Suitable for high-frequency pulsed emission (Sigma, C/O, ...)
- Qualified for 150°C operation