Air and smear sample calculational tool for Fluor Hanford Radiological control
A spreadsheet calculation tool was developed to automate the calculations performed for determining the concentration of airborne radioactivity and smear counting as outlined in HNF-13536, Section 5.2.7, ''Analyzing Air and Smear Samples''. This document reports on the design and testing of the calculation tool. Radiological Control Technicians (RCTs) will save time and reduce hand written and calculation errors by using an electronic form for documenting and calculating work place air samples. Current expectations are RCTs will perform an air sample and collect the filter or perform a smear for surface contamination. RCTs will then survey the filter for gross alpha and beta/gamma radioactivity and with the gross counts utilize either hand calculation method or a calculator to determine activity on the filter. The electronic form will allow the RCT with a few key strokes to document the individual's name, payroll, gross counts, instrument identifiers; produce an error free record. This productivity gain is realized by the enhanced ability to perform mathematical calculations electronically (reducing errors) and at the same time, documenting the air sample.
- Research Organization:
- Fluor Hanford, Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-96RL13200
- OSTI ID:
- 814769
- Report Number(s):
- HNF-17040, Rev.0; HNF-EDC-03-17175; TRN: US0304363
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 11 Jul 2003
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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61 RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY
CALCULATION METHODS
DESIGN
SURFACE CONTAMINATION
TESTING
RADIATION PROTECTION
HANFORD RESERVATION
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
RADIOECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
AIR SAMPLE
SMEAR SAMPLE
RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL
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