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Scientific Innovations Inc. Joseph H. Brondo, Jr., CEO Brookhaven National Laboratory

Inc. Innovations. SCIENTIFIC. EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS (EDS) Based on GAMMA RESONANCE TECHNOLOGY (GRT). Scientific Innovations Inc. Joseph H. Brondo, Jr., CEO Brookhaven National Laboratory Lucian Wielopolski, PhD. Advanced Energy Systems Anthony Favali, CEO

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Scientific Innovations Inc. Joseph H. Brondo, Jr., CEO Brookhaven National Laboratory

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  1. Inc. Innovations SCIENTIFIC EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS (EDS) Based on GAMMA RESONANCE TECHNOLOGY (GRT) Scientific Innovations Inc. Joseph H. Brondo, Jr., CEO Brookhaven National Laboratory Lucian Wielopolski, PhD. Advanced Energy Systems Anthony Favali, CEO Joseph Sredniawski, VP. NSNRC: David Vardsky, PhD. June 2002 Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  2. EDS-GRT Objectives A Joint Program by Scientific Innovations, Inc. Brookhaven National Laboratory Advanced Energy Systems, Inc. Rapid deployment of resonance technology for detection and imaging of concealed explosives, chemical warfare agents, and dirty and nuclear bombs in shipping containers Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  3. EDS-GRT: Organization Scientific Innovations Inc. Liaison With the Industry Principal Patent Holder Brookhaven National Laboratory R&D Accelerator Electronics Targets System Integration Advanced Energy Systems Inc. Engineering, Production Nuclear Research Center Soreq, Israel Resonance Detectors, Software Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  4. EDS-GRT System ConfigurationPatents by Scientific Innovations, Inc. An accelerator is used to produce protons at a specific energy such that unique resonant gamma rays are generated from impingement on a specific target. The emitted gamma rays pass through a volume of interest and interact resonantly with specific elements of interest so that images of the elemental density are developed from the variation in gamma detection counts. Fluorescence or scattered gammas resonant with the element are also detected simultaneously. Non resonant gamma rays are used to image total density. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  5. EDS-GRT: Explosives Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  6. EDS-GRT: Explosives Where: TNT – 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene RDX – Hexogen HMX – Octogen Tetryl – PETN – Nitropenta NG – Nitroglycerin EGDN – Ethylene glycol dinitrate AN – Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3) TATP – DNB – 1,3-Dinitrobenzene Picric acid - About 80% of the explosives contain N, those that do not contain N contain Cl. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  7. EDS-GRT: Other Materials Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  8. EDS-GRT Advantages In a two dimensional plot simultaneous registration of the total density and the nitrogen density separates the explosives from other common materials. This two dimensional Matrix Provides for fully automatic identification of explosives Addition of other elements willprovide for a multi- dimensional matrix Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  9. EDS-GRT: Requirements • An ideal EDS system will • 1) Detect directly presence of an explosive. • 2) Identify the type of explosive. • 3) Localize the explosive. • 4) Minimize false positives. • 5) Operate reliably in the field. • 6) Provide high throughput. • 7) Would not induces residual activity. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  10. EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS (EDS) based on GAMMA RESONANCE TECHNOLOGY (GRT) Explosives and Chemical Warfare Agents Detection & Imaging Brookhaven National Laboratory Lucian Wielopolski, Ph.D. Scientific Innovations Inc. (SII) Joseph Brondo, CEO June 2002 EDS-GRT Development Center Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  11. BULK ANALYSIS Trace Analysis Other Nuclear Neutrons X-Ray Gamma Backscatter Thermal Neutron Analysis Associated Alpha Particle Time of Flight Standard Transmission Gamma Transmission Computed Tomography Pulsed Fast Neutron Analysis Dual Energy Gamma Resonance Technology Neutron Backscatter Diffraction Pulsed Fast Thermal Neutron Analysis Backscatter Electromagnetic Nuclear Magnetic Resonance NMR Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance NQR EDS-GRT: Current Technologies Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  12. EDS-GRT: Basic Principles Gamma Resonance occurs when the energy of a gamma beam is precisely tuned to coincide with a nuclear excitation level in a nucleus of an element of interest. GRT can be implemented in either absorption (transmission) or scattering mode. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  13. Target A low energy proton beam hits a dedicated target and produces resonance gamma rays. These interact resonantly with N or Cl encountered in the explosive. Monitoring the transmitted and the scattered beams, with the transmission and scattering detectors, respectively, allows analysis and imaging of the elements of interest. Accelerator Protons Scattering Detectors Object Scattered Beam Transmitted Beam Transmission Detectors EDS-GRT: Basic Configurations Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  14. EDS-GRT: Transmission Setup measures simultaneously the resonantt and non resonant gamma ray flux and can differentiate between the two. The ratio of the two identifies the explosive At 9.17 MeV gamma ray resonance attenuation is about four times higher than the non resonant radiation. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  15. Accelerator Proton Beam Beam Production Target Object Resonant Gamma Fan Detector Array EDS-GRT Resonance Principle Gamma resonance radiation from accelerator based nuclear reactions SII Patents Patent 5,040,200 Patent 5,293,414 Patent 6,215,851 Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  16. EDS-GRT Accomplishments • DC Tandem Accelerator Design Specifications • Energy tunable up to ~ 1.9 MeV  • Beam current, ~2 mA, up to ~ 10 mA • Total Emittance ~0.1 pi mm mrad  • Beam spread < 25 keV  Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  17. 1 Operational High Intensity Resonance Source at Northrop Grumman Prior to Transfer to BNL 2 Partial Installation of the Resonance Source at BNL Site For R&D and Testing of Resonance Technology. 3 Specialized Resonance Detectors for Nitrogen, Used in Proof-of-Principle Demonstration, Were Developed. EDS-GRT Accomplishments Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  18. Two Projection images through an aircraft container loaded with mixed cargo containing six explosives. The nitrogen image clearly identifies the explosives. Nahal Soreq group experimental set-up at Los Alamos inspecting LD-3 air cargo container EDS-GRT Accomplishments Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  19. Test Set Up Using Explosive Simulants (nitrogenous material) And Other Objects Total Density Image Nitrogen Density Image Highlights Explosive Simulants And Makes Lead Brick Transparent EDS-GRT Proof-of-Principle Proof-of-Principle Demonstrated by Soreq Group Using Resonance Detectors: Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  20. Tissue N ~ 2.7% Explosive N ~ 19% - 30%. Gammagram Nitrogram Nahal Soreq Group Experiment at McMaster University EDS-GRT Proof-of-Principle Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  21. EDS-GRT-Targets • Single Element Targets • Multi-element (layered) Targets • Multi-element (segmented) Targets Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  22. Comparison of Accelerators Parameter Electrostatic RF Power Source res. circuit tube solid state Output (mA) 10 10* 10* Beam energy spread (+/-keV) 6 25 25 Est. Accel. Dev. cost ($M) 6** 5 6.5 Est. Prod. Cost ($M) 1.5 3.0 4.0 Power conv. eff. (%) 0.5 0.4 0.55 Beam power eff. (%) 0.9 0.30 0.30 Overall accel. eff. (%) 0.45 0.12 0.165 Wall power (kW) 39 146 106 Footprint (ft2) 212 240 200 Technology cutting edge exists exists * Potential to 100 mA with increased input power ** Includes cost of HVPS/LVPS development to date Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  23. Stadiums & Olympic Events Border Control Airline Security RT-EDIS Shipping Ports Bridges/Tunnels Building & Monument Security Power Plant Security Force Protection Postal Security EDS-GRT Applications Embassies Railroad Security Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  24. EDS-GRTLD-3 Container Inspection Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  25. EDS-GRTAirport Luggage A configuration of a system in an airport feeding simultaneously two inspection stations for bags. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  26. EDS-GRT Future Plans To Construct Deployable Inspection Systems Capable To Interrogate Small (postage parcel) And Large (ship containers) Bulk Materials, Using High Resolution Medium Intensity And Low Resolution High Intensity Accelerators, Respectively. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  27. EDS-GRT High Throughput Configuration • A single accelerator module can drive multiple detection modules simultaneously to give high throughputs. This requires a special gamma production target (Patent 6,215,430 and Patent 5,784,430) Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  28. Detectors Stacked Containers Resonance Gamma Beam Target 8’ 21’ 18’ 36’ EDS-GRT: Large Cargo Screening Using four ramps may interrogate simultaneously 40 foot container in about 3 to 4 minutes, stacked containers will double the capacity. (Extrapolated from experiments) Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  29. EDS-GRT Time Shared Configuration • Single accelerator • serves multiple • detection stations Each detection station can process 1600 bags/hr, 24 LD-3 containers/hr, 4 conveyors simultaneously High speed mail hubs, checked luggage, containers Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  30. EDS-GRT Truck Inspection Force Protection, Borders, Power Plants, Bridges and Tunnels Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  31. EDS-GRT Advantages • High Detection Probability (>90%) • Low False Alarm Rate (<5%) • High Throughput (1600 bags/hr, 24LD-3/hr, ~3min/truck)/station • Specific Explosive Signature (Chemical elements) • Fully Automated Decision Making • Single Source Can Feed Multiple Inspection • Stations (in parallel or in time share modes) • Suitable for Inspection of Postal Parcels Up To Large Vehicles or Shipping Containers • No Residual Activity • Elemental 3-D Imaging Capability Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  32. EDS-GRT False Alarm versus scan time Data Based Upon 10 mA of Proton Current and 90% Detection Probability HE @ 450g Sensitivity 100 cm (suitcase) 145 cm (small carousel) 252 cm dia container (LD-3) Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  33. EDS-GRT: Public safety • Accelerator produces low energy x-rays. • Target produces only gamma radiation, no neutrons. • Shielded highly collimated beam. • Dose to image N in human body 0.026 mrem. • Dose to stowaway will be considerable lower. • Gamma flux is two to three orders of magnitude • lower than for VACIS or CT systems. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  34. EDS-GRT Path Forward • 1. Complete BNL Development and Test Facility (1y) • Complete Facility • Target Development • Detectors Development • System Integration and Testing • 2. Setup a Low Rate Production Facility (1-2y) • Set Up Low Rate Production Facility • Production Engineering Design • Production of a Small and Large Cargo Inspection Systems • Field evaluation • 3. Establish a High Rate Production Facility (2-3y) Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  35. Project Manager BNL Scientific Innovations Detectors BNL Accelerator BNL System Integration BNL Nahal Soreq Resonance Detectors Nahal Soreq Software BNL/Nahal Soreq AES AES Position Sensitive Detectors TRIUMF SII SII – Scientific Innovations Inc. AES – Advanced Energy Systems Inc. Nahal Soreq – Nuclear Research Center New Detectors Cl, Ca, LSO Target BNL EDS-GRT: R&D Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  36. Tandem Accelerator (TA) LC System Integration Targets LC System Testing & Evaluation Detectors System Engineering TA Infrastructure Documentation 0 6 9 12 Month 3 EDS-GRT: Time Schedule Test facility can be ready within a year. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  37. SUMMARY • There is a need for new technology to meet future needs of national security. • Proof-of-principle of GRT for explosive detection and imaging has been demonstrated. • Gamma Resonance Technology is a viable method for detection of explosives and other elements in small and large shipping containers. • Life cycle of a unit is 10 to 15 years. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  38. SUMMARY • 4. The proposed EDS-GRT fills deficiencies of current x-ray scanners and other systems in use. • 5. Extensive expertise at BNL in nuclear physics, particle accelerators, γ ray detectors and systems integration provide high probability for success. • 6. A test facility ready for systems testing and prototype certification can be delivered within a year. • 7. A field deployable system can be developed within two years. Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

  39. the end Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc Advanced Energy Systems, Inc.

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