Course

Clearance – Basic Level

In this course, we discuss clearance in a European context. We follow the framework set by the Swedish regulation for clearance, which integrates the requirements of 2013/59/Euratom, EU RP 122 Part 1, and EU RP 113. The course covers the clearance of materials, building structures, and land in an overarching manner.

Course Objectives

The goal of the course is to provide a basic understanding and knowledge of:

• The regulations governing the clearance process
• Clearance levels
• Measurement methodology in clearance contexts
• The importance of nuclide vectors for clearance
• Quality assurance

Target groups

Individuals with experience in the nuclear industry who either:

• Work with the clearance of materials, building structures, or areas    
• Have a specific technical interest in the above issues

Prerequisities

• More than 6 months of experience in the nuclear industry
• For the role of Measurer - Health physics, first course
• For the role of Evaluator - Health physics, second course

Instructors

Jonatan Jiselmark or Patrick Vreede (Studsvik)

Content

• Clearance regulations based on EU recommendations and requirements 
  - Review of paragraphs and discussion on what they mean in practice
• Clearance of materials
  - Personal items as well as tools and equipment
  - Other materials
• Clearance of building structures
  - Clearance for free use
  - Clearance for demolition
• Clearance of areas
• Measurement methodology in the clearance process
  - Detectors
  - Nuclide vectors
  - Measurement times
  - Statistics
• Practical exercises
  - Measuring with detectors on low-emitting radiation sources

Language

English

Corse duration

2 days

Cost per Participant

1 500 EUR (ex. VAT)

Corse Documentation

Presented material on paper and in electronic form (pdf)