GAMMA DOSE RATE CALCULATIONS FORT HE BNL-KILOROD PROGRAM

Technical Report · Thu Mar 21 04:00:00 EST 1963

OSTI ID:4718117

Davis, F W; Moncrief, E C

Gamma dose rates were calculated at various distances from a U/sup 233/ source (containing 38 ppm U/sup 232/) at the operating stations of the Kilorod Facility. These dose rates, along with expected operating times at each station, were used to estimate gamma dose to the hands of operating personnel. The maximum exposure case was evaluated in which a single operator was assumed to perform all operations in the facility over a two-week period. A maximum dose to hands of 1000 mrem/man-week was obtained for the second week of operation. Actual operating practice will reduce the hand dose substantially below this value. The calculations, along with basic assumptions are reviewed. Dose rates at important operating stations or from significant pieces o f equipment are plotted. (auth)

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• NSA Number: NSA-17-020243
• OSTI ID: 4718117
• Report Number(s): ORNL-TM-407
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ABSORPTION
BODY
DIAGRAMS
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
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MATHEMATICS
OPERATION
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QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION INJURIES
RBE
URANIUM 232
URANIUM 233