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Measurement of gamma activity from the PUREX stack, Number 296-A-10, HEPA filters

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/448019· OSTI ID:448019
In response to the Environmental Protection Agency`s requirements for evaluating radioactive emissions from stacks, this test plan was developed. The test plan employs the use of low resolution (NaI) portable gamma spectrometry to identify and measure gamma emitting radionuclides from HEPA filters. The test description, expected results, and test set-up and steps are discussed.
Research Organization:
Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-87RL10930
OSTI ID:
448019
Report Number(s):
WHC-SD-ER-TP--020; ON: DE97051249
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English