The Problem
Although we can’t see or feel it, we are constantly exposed to ambient radiation. Usually coming from natural or low-emitting sources, levels of ambient radiation are typically of no major concern. However, in places such as powerplants, the by-products from the processes used can significantly increase ambient radiation.
This was a concern of The Radiation Protection Manager at Entergy, an electricity-generating company owning over 40 powerplants. Their goal was to lower the source term in order to lower the contributions to ambient radiation made by radioactive deposits in the CRUD (Chalk River Unidentified Deposits) layer in their pipes. They soon turned to Kromek for help.
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Kromek Group plc designs, develops and produces x-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the medical, CBRNe security, Homeland Security and civil nuclear radiation detection markets.
