Workforce Development Programmes
Radiation Protection and Safety in Industrial Applications of Ionizing Radiation
Course Code : RS03 | Duration : 5 Days | Level : Advanced Radiation Safety
There has been a significant increase in the industrial applications of radiation sources globally and, as a result, the number of workers in this field is steadily increasing. Tfficacy of radiation and radio-isotopes in promoting industrial growth without compromising safety and quality of the end product has been well established. Ionizing radiation gauging devices (nucleonic gauges) are used for online industrial process control of parameters. Radiography is one of the important Non-Destructive t esting (NDT) techniques for ensuring integrity of equipment and structures such as vessels, pipes, welded joints, castings, etc. use of high intensity and highly penetrating ionizing radiations for the sterilization of healthcare products is perhaps one of the most beneficial applications.. Radiation doses required to achieve the desired effect range from tens of Gy to several kGy. Since these radiation doses are detrimental to human health, utmost care needs to be taken during the operation of these facilities. Supervising and operating personnel in such facilities must possess in-depth knowledge of radiation safety, including the design and operational aspects of the equipment and facility.
This programme deals with various aspects of the use of ionizing radiation for industrial applications. The challenges associated with industrial occupational radiation protection, due to the large variety of work site conditions encountered, are addressed. Strong emphasis on worker training and consistency of operation (seeking best practices) for improved radiation protection is given. Particular emphasis is given to safety in handling and use of the equipment and safe disposal of the radioactive wastes. The regulatory aspects are also dealt with.
MODULES
- Basic radiation physics
- Interaction of radiation with matter
- Radiation quantities and units
- Biological effects of radiation
- Operational limits
- Radiation detection and measurement
- Radiation protection in:
- The use of ionizing radiation gauging devices and well logging
- Industrial radiography, Non-Destructive t esting (NDT)
- Gamma irradiation chambers
- Radiation processing facilities for the sterilization of medical products, food and allied products, cross-linking of wires and cables, vulcanization of rubber, wood-polymer composites, etc.
- Radiation hazard evaluation & control in:
- The use of ionizing radiation gauging devices
- Industrial gamma and x -ray radiography
- Gamma irradiation chambers
- High intensity electron, x - and gamma-ray radiation processing facilities
- Disposal of radioactive waste
- Transport of radioactive material
- Radiation accidents, case studies and lessons learned
- Regulatory aspects of industrial applications of ionizing radiation
- Emergency response plans and preparedness
ATTENDEES WILL LEARN ABOUT
- Different types of equipment used in nucleonic gauges, well logging, industrial radiography and radiation processing facilities
- Radiation protection and safety aspects in handling industrial equipment
- Regulatory aspects to be complied with
- Use of radiation monitoring instruments
- Measuring radiation levels around industrial equipment and in controlled areas
- Radiation dosimetry for radiation processing of products
- Type approval procedures for industrial equipment
- Physical security in using industrial equipment
- Physical security during transport, storage and decommissioning
- Safe disposal of radioactive waste
- Causes and avoidance of potential exposures
- Built-in safety systems in radiation processing facilities
- Effective operational safety in radiation processing facilities
- Best practices and safety culture
REQUISITE QUALIFICATION
This is an advanced programme. To benefit from the programme, the participants should have a degree in science or a degree/diploma in engineering.
Who Should Attend ?
- Personnel engaged in handling and using industrial radiation equipment
- Senior managers / engineers of organizations dealing with manufacture of equipment for industrial applications
- Industrial equipment suppliers
- Government employees in radiation protection departments responsible for the implementation of radiation protection programme in different radiation facilities for industrial uses
- Regulatory bodies
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