Activity Evaluation Methodology for the Disposed Medical Linear Accelerators

Article Physics, Multidisciplinary

Activation evaluation of Siemens linear accelerator using Monte Carlo simulation

Young-Jag Jang et al.

Summary: This study simulated the changes in radionuclide and radioactivity concentrations over time in the parts of a Siemens linear accelerator. The results showed that the radioactivity concentrations decreased over time after the equipment shutdown. Additionally, considering the measured impurities revealed the generation of additional radionuclides. Therefore, the effects of impurities should be considered during the dismantling and disposal process.

JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY (2022)

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Article Nuclear Science & Technology

Recommendations for the selection of in situ measurement techniques for radiological characterization in nuclear/radiological installations under decommissioning and dismantling processes

Khalil Amgarou et al.

Summary: This paper explores the use of non-destructive techniques for in-situ radiological characterisation in constrained environments within nuclear facilities undergoing decommissioning and dismantling. It provides global guidance for decision making on selecting measurement techniques, taking into account constraints and integration into system definition. Recommendations are given for each phase of a D&D programme, along with strengths, weaknesses, and recommended applications of common detectors for in-situ measurements in nuclear facilities.

PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY (2021)

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