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Real-time simulation of gamma exposure rate by puff model

Journal Article · · Nucl. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5137874
The measured gamma exposure rate around nuclear power plants is due mainly to natural causes and radioactive plumes emitted from the plants. A calculation method based on a puff model has been proposed to identify the latter contribution and evaluate quantities in response to short-term fluctuations of meteorological conditions and the release rate. The calculation results have been compared with the measured exposure rate less the natural background. In general, the calculation exposure rate is one-half to twice as much as the measured exposure rate less the background. 12 refs.
Research Organization:
Cent Res Inst of Electr Power Ind, Tokyo, Jpn
OSTI ID:
5137874
Journal Information:
Nucl. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 53:1; ISSN NUTYB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English