A sampling device with a capped body and detachable handle
The present invention relates to a device for sampling radioactive waste and more particularly to a device for sampling radioactive waste which prevents contamination of a sampled material and the environment surrounding the sampled material. During vitrification of nuclear wastes, it is necessary to remove contamination from the surfaces of canisters filled with radioactive glass. After removal of contamination, a sampling device is used to test the surface of the canister. The one piece sampling device currently in use creates a potential for spreading contamination during vitrification operations. During operations, the one piece sampling device is transferred into and out of the vitrification cell through a transfer drawer. Inside the cell, a remote control device handles the sampling device to wipe the surface of the canister. A one piece sampling device can be contaminated by the remote control device prior to use. Further, the sample device can also contaminate the transfer drawer producing false readings for radioactive material. The present invention overcomes this problem by enclosing the sampling pad in a cap. The removable handle is reused which reduces the amount of waste material.
- Research Organization:
- West Valley Demonstration Project, West valley Nuclear Services Company, Inc. (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-81NE44139; AC24-81NE44139
- Assignee:
- DOEGC; EDB-00:057677
- Patent Number(s):
- PATENTS-US-A8884350
- Application Number:
- 8-884,350; TRN: AH200021%%192
- OSTI ID:
- 756700
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 1997 Jun 27; Other Information: PBD: 1 Dec 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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