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Development of HEPA filter retention-efficiency monitor

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5051365
This report documents the conceptual design, laboratory evaluation, and in-plant demonstration of a HEPA filter retention efficiency monitor. This monitor uses electrofluidized beds to quantitatively retain all radioactive aerosols penetrating a filter and uses NaI(Tl) detectors to measure the collected particles. Filter efficiencies greater than or equal to 99.95% can be measured when plant operations generate sufficient radioactive aerosols. The effects of both normal and abnormal operating conditions on the monitor are documented.
Research Organization:
Exxon Nuclear Idaho Co., Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-79ID01675
OSTI ID:
5051365
Report Number(s):
ENICO-1118; ON: DE82022041
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English