Radiation Protection at Light Water Reactors

• Main Author: Prince, Robert (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012.
• Subjects: Physics.; Nuclear energy.; Medical physics.; Radiation.; Nuclear engineering.; Medical and Radiation Physics.; Nuclear Engineering.; Nuclear Energy.

This book is aimed at Health Physicists wishing to gain a better understanding of the principles and practices associated with a light water reactor (LWR) radiation protection program. The role of key program elements is presented in sufficient detail to assist practicing radiation protection profes...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Radiological Aspects of PWR Systems
• Radiological Aspects of BWR Systems
• Sources of Occupational Radiation Exposure
• Demarcation of Radiological Zones
• Operational Radiation Protection
• Demarcation of Radiological Zones
• Operational Radiation Protection
• Exposure Management (Minimization and Control of Collective Dose
• Source Reduction
• Protective Clothing and Equipment
• Personnel Dosimetry (Monitoring of Personnel Exposure and Bioassay Programs)
• Radiological Survey and Monitoring Instrumentation
• Appendix A. ALI's and DAC's
• Appendix B. Dose Conversion Factors
• Appendix C. Problems
• Appendix D. Problem Solutions
• Appendix E. Radiation Dose Rates and Activity Conversion Factors
• Appendix F. Radiological Controls for Steam Generator Work Activities
• Index.