Elaboración de un manual de seguridad y protección radiológica para el densímetro nuclear

Abstract

The aim of this work was to draw up a safety and radiation protection manual for the nuclear density meter, for safe storage, transport and use of the equipment. For the elaboration of the manual, it was necessary to determine the ambient dose equivalent rate both on the tracks and in the storage place of the density meter on the tracks and in the storage place of the density meter at different conditions. The average environmental equivalent dose rate was determined at the time of use, transport, and storage of the densimeter, thus determining safe distances that comply with the regulations of the safety and radiological protection entities. As results, it was obtained that at 3 metres from the nuclear densimeter the average environmental equivalent dose rate is 1.65𝑥10-4 mSv/h on tracks, being a safe distance at the moment of use of the densimeter, 1.47𝑥10-4mSv/h at 3 metres from the densimeter at the place of storage, a value that determines safe storage, and 2.08𝑥10-4mSv/h; in the cab of the transport vehicle, which is within the permissible limits. It is also specified in the manual Fundamentals of Radiation Protection, Radiological Risks, procedures in case of emergencies, technical and legal responsibilities, among others. Finally, it is recommended to comply with all the safety and radiation protection measures described in the manual described in the manual and that this is within the reach of the POE working with a Nuclear Densimeter.