Study of image reconstruction method for 2D gamma scan technique by anti-aliasing line "Xiaolin Wu" algorithm combined with simultaneous algebraic reconstruction algorithms and testing on MCNP simulation data

Chau Nguyen Thanh1, Le Thao Huong Giang2, Nguyen Ngoc Nhat Anh2, Nguyen Van Chuan2, Pham Tien Thanh2
1 s:64:"Centre for Applications of Nuclear Technique in Industry (CANTI)";
2 Centre for Applications of Nuclear Technique in Industry

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Abstract

Gamma scanning technique is known to be an effective method for survey the condition of distillation columns in petrochemical refineries and has been widely applied. The result of the gamma scanning is a 1-dimensional graph showing the transmittance counts according to the height of the column. To illuminate the important phenomena occurring on the tray such as foaming; flooding; weeping due to valve failure on the tray needs experienced people and the interpretation results are still quite qualitative. The method of 2-D gamma scanning and reconstruction (2D Tomography), which has just appeared in the world in recent years, is considered as a potential method to help detect the above phenomena. This report presents the two-dimensional gamma scanning configuration, mathematical calculation and noise processing methods by using the combination of Xiaolin Wu’s line drawing algorithm with simultaneous algebraic reconstruction algorithm (SART) based on data from Monte Carlo simulation.

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Author Biographies

Le Thao Huong Giang, Centre for Applications of Nuclear Technique in Industry

01 DT723 Street, Ward 12, Dalat City, Lamdong Province, Vietnam

Nguyen Ngoc Nhat Anh, Centre for Applications of Nuclear Technique in Industry

01 DT723 Street, Ward 12, Dalat City, Lamdong Province, Vietnam

Nguyen Van Chuan, Centre for Applications of Nuclear Technique in Industry

01 DT723 Street, Ward 12, Dalat City, Lamdong Province, Vietnam

Pham Tien Thanh, Centre for Applications of Nuclear Technique in Industry

01 DT723 Street, Ward 12, Dalat City, Lamdong Province, Vietnam

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