DEVELOPMENT OF SPECTROSCOPY SOLUTION FOR THE KOREA S RADIOLOGICAL READINESS PROGRAM

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1 ARPS 2009 DEVELOPMENT OF SPECTROSCOPY SOLUTION FOR THE KOREA S RADIOLOGICAL READINESS PROGRAM Presented by Terry Tae Hyung LIM Applied Systems of Satrec Initiative Drafted by Chang Ho PARK Planning Division of KINS (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety) For further information, Phone: Fax: [email protected] URL: Jeonmin-dong Yusung-gu, Daejeon, , Korea 1

KINS (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety) For further information, Phone: +82 42 365 7505 Fax: +82 42 365

2 Contents Contents 1. Introduction 2. Nationwide Radiation Monitoring Network: Case of Korea 3. EFRD (Eco-Friendly Radiation Detector) 4. Technological Adaptation from Spacecraft Applications 5. Related Applications in the Countries that adapt EFRDs 6. Conclusion 2

3 Introduction Introduction Countries with environmental radiation monitoring network Europe United States Asia: Japan/Taiwan/China/Korea/Malaysia/Thailand Conventional Systems Ion Chamber GM counter Existing NaI(Tl) sensors Technological adaptations from IT & ST for development of spectroscopy solution 3

Japan/Taiwan/China/Korea/Malaysia/Thailand Conventional Systems Ion Chamber

4 Nationwide Radiation Monitoring Network [1] Purpose of monitoring Purpose of Environmental Radiation Monitoring Radiation Monitoring in the Environment around Nuclear Facilities Evaluation of environmental impact by radioactive materials released from nuclear facilities Estimation of accumulation trend of radio-nuclides in the environment around nuclear facilities Global Fallout Surveillance Early detection of radioactive contamination all across nation resulting from atmospheric weapon testing and nuclear or radiological accidents in local and neighboring countries Ensure base-line data for evaluation of environmental impact due to radioactive materials when nuclear accidents occur 4

around nuclear facilities Global Fallout Surveillance Early detection of radioactive contamination all across nation resulting from atmospheric weapon testing and nuclear or

5 Nationwide Radiation Monitoring Network [2] Korean IERNet History of Environmental Radiation Monitoring in Korea Number of Posts 1990s, Individual monitoring with 17 posts 1997, Started central monitoring in KINS 2002, Expanded the number of monitoring posts to , Expanded the number of monitoring posts to total 70 NEW DEVELOPMENT OF SPECTROSCOPY SOLUTION 1999, Started keystone Program for Radiological Readiness, being initiated by Ministry of Science and Technology , Successfully developed 1st Model of Radiation Monitor jointly by Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety (KINS) & Korea Astronomy Science Institute (KASI) from Governmental sector and Satrec Initiative from Private sector 2002, Technologies Patented 2002, Technologies licensed to Satrec Initiative , Nationwide Field Test 2003, Released 2nd Model of Radiation Monitor, current EFRD 2004, Incorporated into the IERNet, full-scale nationwide monitoring network, as a major equipment 5

Program for Radiological Readiness, being initiated by Ministry of Science and Technology 1999 2002, Successfully developed 1st Model of Radiation Monitor jointly by Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety

6 Conventional Systems System Comparison Conventional Instruments such as HPIC or GM measures only the total dose rate Natural variation is always present Dose rate variation gives concerns Spectrum acquisition becomes a Must for modern radiation monitoring Function HPIC (Ion Chamber) Product EFRD (NaI) Radionuclide Identification X O Spectrographic Data Display X O Spectrum Stabilization N/A O Local Data Display External Built-in UPS (Power) External Internal Solid-State Memory ~ 20,000 Dose Rates ~ 25,000 Spectra GPS O (option) O (option) Weather Sensor O (option) O (option) Range 0 ~ 100 R/h (with Options) 0 ~ 10 R/h (with GM) 6

Identification X O Spectrographic Data Display X O Spectrum Stabilization N/A O Local Data Display External Built-in UPS (Power) External Internal Solid-State

EFRD (Eco-Friendly Radiation Detector) [1/3] EFRD System specifications A proven solution for reliable monitoring of environmental γ-radiation Fully loaded for maximum

versatile S/W RaMON Built-in UPS and Solid-state memory - Prepared against power outage (for over 20 hours) - No loss of collected data against comm.

7 EFRD (Eco-Friendly Radiation Detector) [1/3] EFRD System specifications A proven solution for reliable monitoring of environmental γ-radiation Fully loaded for maximum reliability and convenience - 3 x 3 NaI (Tl) detector for spectrum acquisition -GM counter in case of high-dose rate - Temperature stabilization of NaI (Tl) - Supported by versatile S/W RaMON Built-in UPS and Solid-state memory - Prepared against power outage (for over 20 hours) - No loss of collected data against comm. interrupt (for over 256days) - Wireless communication (GSM or CDMA or Any) - Built-in LCD display for on-site inspection (Optional) Friendly & Modern design Weather Sensor for reliable data interpretation (Optional)

8 EFRD (Eco-Friendly Radiation Detector) [2/3] Identification of Radionuclide Natural Radiation Artificial Radiation 8

9 EFRD (Eco-Friendly Radiation Detector) [3/3] Identification of Natural Variation Rainfall U 238 Increase 9

Applied to UAE s DubaiSat-1 which is in-orbit since July, 2009 Tech.

10 Technological Adaptation from Spacecraft Applications (1) 1. Small Space Radiation Monitor Capable of measuring multiple ISD-VGS values of MOSFET Applied to UAE s DubaiSat-1 which is in-orbit since July, 2009 Tech. Adaptation SSRM 2. Signal Processing Analog Signal Interpretation Analog-Digital Converting (ADC) EFRD ERMS electronics 10

11 Technological Adaptation from Spacecraft Applications (2) Tech. Adaptation 3. Radiation Analysis and Test of Space Components Orbit Environment Prediction to generate radiation requirement Prediction and verification of radiation effects 11

12 Related Applications in the countries adapting EFRDs Applications 1. Malaysia Mineral Processing Monitoring Illicit trafficking Social Securities Preparation of Nuclear Power Plant 2. Thailand Industrial Radiography Social Securities 3. China Monitoring Nuclear Power Plant 4. Qatar Homeland Securities Monitoring neighbored countries 12

13 Conclusion Conclusion Technological adaptation from related industries Technological achievements from the space tech. contributed to: - The improvement of reliability of Nuclear safety - The development of nationwide radiological readiness program Overcome limitations of conventional systems Capability of spectrum acquisition Integrated with modern technology for higher system reliability High compatibility with any different peripherals, i.e. weather sensors Applications Not limited to the Nuclear facility monitoring Applicable for social & homeland security and occupational safety 13

limitations of conventional systems Capability of spectrum acquisition Integrated with modern technology for higher system reliability High

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Environmental Radiation Monitoring in Taiwan

Environmental Radiation Monitoring in Taiwan Introduction: Ching-Chung Huang Radiation Monitoring Center, Atomic Energy Council 823, Cherng-Ching Road, Kaohsiung, Taiwan cchuang @ trmc.aec.gov.tw Chemical,