Date of Award
Spring 2015
Degree Type
Non-Thesis Project
Committee Chair
Julie Hart
Abstract
This report examines the Genesis II irradiator made by Gray*Star Incorporated, Mississippi Department of Health radiation safety regulations, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) inspection guidelines for irradiators. The purpose for this report is to evaluate any hazards which may lead to a catastrophic water loss, evaluate protective action distances during a reduced shielding situation, and evaluate the safety engineering measures incorporated by Mississippi and Federal regulations to ensure the mitigation of risk for pool irradiators. Due to safeguard controls prohibiting release of precise data on emergency response measures and radioactivity of the isotopes utilized this report will be focused on regulations mandating specific engineering controls and manufacturer recommended guidelines for best practices.
Recommended Citation
Chamberlain, Derek, "Pool Irradiator Safety Review for Genesis-II Systems" (2015). Graduate Theses & Non-Theses. 9.
https://digitalcommons.mtech.edu/grad_rsch/9
Comments
A report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Industrial Hygiene