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Dosimetry Solutions from Phoenix Dosimetry Ltd

The UK Distributor for Thermo and specialists in Dosimetry Equipment and ‘ Harshaw TLD Systems ’.
NEW PHDS handheld HPGe Isotope Possibly the world ’ s most sophisticated Gamma Ray Detector
Can fully characterise the surrounding radiological environment using multiple imaging modes . Automatic isotope detection , identification , localisation and source activity quantifications . Current customer applications include Military and Civilian CBRNE Operations , Nuclear Security , Nuclear Safeguards , Special Nuclear Material Analysis , Decommissioning and Decontamination .
NEW RadEye PRD4 Larger display , pocket sized Personal Radiation Detector : Csl ( TI ) detector with SPM , gamma detection , advanced NORM and artificial radiation detection classification , neutron detection , SNM alarm . Energy compensated dose rate calculation ( 58 keV to 3.0 MeV ).
RadEye B20 Alpha , Beta , Gamma survey meter , measuring range up to 10kcps , Beta and Gamma dose rate up to 2 mSv / h . Optional H * 10 / H * 0.07 compensation filters
Fast Repair Service Phoenix Dosimetry offer a repair service for Mini Instruments and NE Legacy equipment . We offer a no obligation free inspection for any faulty equipment .
01252 871990 www . phoenix-dosimetry . co . uk sales @ phoenix-dosimetry . co . uk
I would seek out information on the source involved e . g . the radionuclide and the source activity . Radiation dose rates from the unshielded source could then be calculated using a point source calculation providing information about anticipated dose rates to be exposed to when entering the walled enclosure .
Initial confirmation monitoring outside the walled enclosure and use of a cell camera should be undertaken before identifying and executing any contingency plan .
received and the methods taken to ensure the work was ALARP .
Finally , following a successful outcome , a report would be issued and used for operational feedback and future learning .
How you would monitor radiation safely today – a RadEye extension pole which allows you to detect radiation from a distance ( image kindly provided by Phoenix Dosimetry ).
Assuming the source is exposed inside the cell , I would detect the exact source location within the exposure mechanism and attempt to apply shielding ( lead shot or blanket ) if possible . I would observe any change in actual dose rates . Only persons trained in the identified plan with the correct equipment would perform the actual source recovery .
All entries would require a work permit , radiological risk assessment on the work planned , the estimated dose which would be
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