Safeguards Techniques and Equipment

Safeguards Techniques and Equipment

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9789201189103

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The 1990s saw significant developments in the global non-proliferation landscape, resulting in a new period of safeguards development. The current publication, which is the second revision and update of IAEA/NVS/1, is intended to give a full and balanced description of the safeguards techniques and equipment used for nuclear material accountancy, containment and surveillance measures, environmental sampling, and data security. New features include a section on new and novel technologies. As new verification measures continue to be developed, the material in this book will be reviewed periodically and updated versions issued.


Arrangements for the Termination of a Nuclear Or Radiological Emergency

Arrangements for the Termination of a Nuclear Or Radiological Emergency

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201080172

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This publication provides guidance and recommendations on arrangements to be made at the preparedness stage, as part of overall emergency preparedness, for the termination of a nuclear or radiological emergency and the subsequent transition from the emergency exposure situation to either a planned exposure situation or an existing exposure situation. It elaborates the prerequisites that need to be fulfilled so that responsible authorities can declare the nuclear or radiological emergency ended and it gives detailed guidance on adapting and lifting protective actions. This publication, jointly sponsored by 10 international organizations (FAO, IAEA, ICAO, ILO, IMO, INTERPOL, OECD/NEA, UN OCHA, WHO and WMO) is intended to assist Member States in the application of IAEA Safety Standards Series Nos GSR Part 3 and GSR Part 7.


Developing Safety Culture in Nuclear Activities

Developing Safety Culture in Nuclear Activities

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13:

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This Safety Report supplements Safety Series No. 75-INSAG-4: Safety Culture (1991) in describing practices that have proved valuable in establishing and maintaining a sound safety culture.


Neutron Generators for Analytical Purposes

Neutron Generators for Analytical Purposes

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher: IAEA Radiation Technology Repo

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 9789201251107

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This publication addresses recent developments in neutron generator (NG) technology. It presents information on compact instruments with high neutron yield to be used for neutron activation analysis (NAA) and prompt gamma neutron activation analysis in combination with high count rate spectrometers. Traditional NGs have been shown to be effective for applications including borehole logging, homeland security, nuclear medicine and the on-line analysis of aluminium, coal and cement. Pulsed fast thermal neutron analysis, as well as tagged and timed neutron analysis, are additional techniques which can be applied using NG. Furthermore, NG can effectively be used for elemental analysis and is also effective for analysis of hidden materials by neutron radiography. Useful guidelines for developing NG based research laboratories are also provided in this publication.


Functions and Processes of the Regulatory Body for Safety

Functions and Processes of the Regulatory Body for Safety

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201007186

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This Safety Guide provides recommendations on meeting the requirements of IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 1 (Rev. 1), Governmental, Legal and Regulatory Framework for Safety, on the regulatory body's core functions and associated regulatory processes. This guidance is particularly important for regulatory bodies having responsibilities covering a range of facilities and activities that give rise to radiation risks and the important organizational interfaces between various regulatory authorities, which require effective coordination and cooperation. It promotes a consistent approach to regulation and specifically addresses the release of facilities and activities from regulatory control including sites, buildings, equipment and material. The publication is intended to be used mainly by regulatory bodies but will also be useful for governments that are developing a regulatory framework for safety. It will also assist authorized parties and others dealing with radiation sources in understanding regulatory procedures, processes and expectations.


Prospective Radiological Environmental Impact Assessment for Facilities and Activities

Prospective Radiological Environmental Impact Assessment for Facilities and Activities

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201025180

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This Safety Guide provides recommendations and guidance on a general framework for performing prospective radiological impact assessments for facilities and activities, to estimate and control the radiological effects on the public and on the environment. This radiological environmental impact assessment is intended for planned exposure situations as part of the authorization process and, when applicable, as part of a governmental decision making process for facilities and activities. The situations covered in the assessment include both exposures expected to occur in normal operation as well as potential exposures. The assessment of the radiological impacts includes consideration of the risk of radiation effects for humans and for populations of non-human biota. Guidance is provided on the assumptions and input data to be used, the necessary models for environmental transfer and radiation dose assessment and the definition and use of criteria for informing decisions.