Course

Measurement Techniques for Clearance – Advanced Level

Advanced course in measurement techniques for clearance.

Cource Objectivs

The aim of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of measurement techniques used in clearance processes. The course covers the most common measurement methods, discusses their limitations, and demonstrates how different techniques and roles can be combined to carry out clearance safely.

Target Audience

Professionals working with clearance who require advanced knowledge of measurement systems and techniques. 

Prerequisites

• Previously completed course on clearance
• Experience in operational clearance

Course instructor

Jonatan Jiselmark

Content

• Regulations
  - Quick summary on the regulations for clearance
• Radioactivity, radiation and nuclide vectors
• Pulse Rate Instruments
  - Instrument working principle
  - Function checks
  - Background radiation
  - Sweeping measurements
  - Static measurements
  - CPS to Bq/m²
  - Gas-filled detectors
  - NaI (Sodium Iodide)
• Nuclide-Specific Measurements
  - Instrument working principle
  - Background radiation
  - Measurement setup
  - Sorting
  - Spectrum and nuclide vectors
  - Activity calculation
• Swipe Sampling
  - Instrument working principle
  - Function checkBackground radiation
  - Sampling
  - Result analysis
• Gamma Boxes
  - Instrument working principle
  - Function check
  - Background radiation
  - Result analysis
  - Alternative measurement methods
• Measurement Systems
  - Strengths and weaknesses of individual measurement methods
  - Combining different measurement techniques and roles
• Exemples and Exercises 

Language

English

Course duration

2 days

Cost per participants

1 800 EUR (ex. VAT)

Course Documentation

Presented material on paper and in electronic form (pdf)