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Abstract
A novel method of γ-ray compensation in a neutron ionization chamber (CIC) is developed as an ex-core nuclear instrumentation in a pressurized water reactor. To minimize the dependence of the compensation efficiency on γ-ray dose and dose rate, the improved CIC has the signal electrode with small holes to induce leakage or fringing electric fields. Change in compensation characteristics could be controlled by adjusting the field strength. It has been shown that the compensation margin for adjustment can be extended to 5-8%.