Radiation policy Archieven - Radiatco B.V. https://radiatco.com/en/category/radiation-policy/ Radiation consultants Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:59:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://radiatco.com/upl/2021/01/cropped-logo-32x32.png Radiation policy Archieven - Radiatco B.V. https://radiatco.com/en/category/radiation-policy/ 32 32 Radiation expert offshore https://radiatco.com/en/radiation-policy/radiation-expert-offshore/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:59:20 +0000 https://radiatco.com/?p=497 Our planet contains natural radioactivity. This natural radioactivity will come to the surface in the process water (sludge) while drilling for and processing the oil and gas. These radioactive particles will then deposit on the inside of the pipes and vessels. This deposition is called scaling. If the plant is opened for maintenance then employees […]

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]]> Our planet contains natural radioactivity. This natural radioactivity will come to the surface in the process water (sludge) while drilling for and processing the oil and gas. These radioactive particles will then deposit on the inside of the pipes and vessels. This deposition is called scaling. If the plant is opened for maintenance then employees may come into contact with the infected process water (sludge) and scaling. The external radiation from the sludge and the scaling is often low. However the trouble starts when you inhale or swallow the radioactive material. If sludge or gas comes out of the plant, the vapour can be inhaled. The sludge or scaling can get onto your hands or suit and from there small fragments can get on your face and/ or in your mouth. If you were to be contaminated with radioactive material than the particles will go into your body and will remain there for the rest of your life. These particles radiate the rest of your life and might cause cancer. There is always a level 2 or 3 professional responsible for the prevention of contamination. Radiatco can deliver these level 2 of 3 professionals as well as level 5 professionals.

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]]> Radiation expert – open radioactive sources https://radiatco.com/en/radiation-policy/radiation-expert-open-radioactive-sources/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:58:19 +0000 https://radiatco.com/?p=495 In a laboratory Thorium Nitrate was used in the past for the analysis of a product. This laboratory did have a permit to work with this radioactive substance but it was revoked due to better ways to do the analysis without the use of open radioactive sources. Several years ago they thought all open radioactive […]

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]]> In a laboratory Thorium Nitrate was used in the past for the analysis of a product. This laboratory did have a permit to work with this radioactive substance but it was revoked due to better ways to do the analysis without the use of open radioactive sources. Several years ago they thought all open radioactive sources were removed. In 2009 a remainder of this substance was found in the laboratory. We investigated the thorium nitrate and concluded a permit was required. Handling radioactive materials without a permit is a serious violation of the Act on Nuclear Energy. We have contacted the authorities directly and explained the situation. All parties agreed that this source had to be disposed off as soon as possible. Through the vigilance of laboratory staff and the careful and competent actions of our level 3 experts the employees and the environment were not contaminated.

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