Using ALARA Technologies to Solve Everyday HP Challenges

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1 Using ALARA Technologies to Solve Everyday HP Challenges Innovative Industrial Solutions (IIS) Rich Palatine Director; Product Development 9/14/14

Presentation Summary Solving HP Challenges by: Using What You Have: Products that enhance current instrument value -SMART ALARA / Messaging Displays (HD DRD

2 Presentation Summary Solving HP Challenges by: Using What You Have: Products that enhance current instrument value -SMART ALARA / Messaging Displays (HD DRD s) -Remote Environmental Sensors (Linked 2) New Products/Technologies: Rapid ROI s -Q Track Virtual Training & Mock Up System - Wireless Area Monitors (WAM s)

3 Our IIS Benefit/Cost.passionate about getting this in your favor!

4 ALARA Awareness Tools: HD DRD 24 Hi-DEF/All in-one PC Connects to Thermo or MGP ED s -HD DRD & Dual HD DRD Changes from green to yellow when (user defined) alert threshold is met Changes from green to red when (user defined) alarm threshold is met

5 High Definition Dose Rate Display (HD DRD) Hi Definition, 21 or 42 Screen Integrated Windows 7 w/ display; HD DRD powers Device Monitor 1, 5, or 40 (ARMED) IPAM Tx s, WAMs, EPD Live Time Numeric or Map Display

latest radiological data on the map Display live time data

6 ALARA Awareness Tools: AR.M.E.D. (Area Radiation Map Enhanced Display) 24 Hi-DEF/All in-one PC I.I.S. A.R.M.E.D. Software Connects to a WRM2/WAMS Brief personnel with the latest radiological data on the map Display live time data from up to 40 devices Data points change when (user defined) threshold s are met -Green to yellow on Alert -Yellow to red on Alarm

entry points; update latest rad data Monitors

7 ALARA Awareness Tools: AR.M.E.D. (Area Radiation Map Enhanced Display) Deploy the I.I.S. Status Board Touch Screen Kiosk at your access entry points; update latest rad data Monitors are available in 42, 32 and 26, and can be equipped with a table top stand, podium stand or wall mount.

8 ALARA SCOREBOARD 2 Displays: Latest data on HD Desktop and HD Large Screen Displays RWP/Task or Workgroup Dose Total (mrem) Dose Goal (mrem) RWP/Task or Workgroup dose totals are autoupdated at user defined intervals

Can be used in a 1:1 (actually 2:1) WIRED sensor to Linked 2 configuration; or--- Multiple Sensor (up to eight (8) via wireless (900MHz

9 Linked 2 Transmitter The Linked 2 Transmitter is a versatile, weatherized transceiver used to transmit via Commercial Cellular Data network (AT&T, Verizon, etc.) Data from field detectors/sensors to the Remote DNA TM Software or equivalent software system. Can be used in a 1:1 (actually 2:1) WIRED sensor to Linked 2 configuration; or--- Multiple Sensor (up to eight (8) via wireless (900MHz or WiFi) to Linked 2 TX Contains GPS for Accurate Tracking of Sensor/Rad Monitor on standard map Rechargeable Battery for up to 4 hours of portable use

Time and Easy Access Historical Data for

deployment during releases/events Vehicle

utilize to monitor Site Boundry/Environment

10 Applications. Permanent EP Monitoring Locations; Live- Time and Easy Access Historical Data for Birdhouse Locations Portable (temporary) deployment during releases/events Vehicle Monitoring Neighboring Municipalities utilize to monitor Site Boundry/Environment Simulations and Drills ---Pump Time/Date Stamped Data through for Authentic EP Drill Simulation

11 Why This System?? Low cost, modular/incremental, versatile system Low Cost Environmental TX (<$2k/ea); Low Cost Radiation Monitor (WAM s (<$2k ea); Low Cost Data Transmission via wireless carrier; Low Cost, Secure, Web-based S/w; ($2/day per Linked 2); Scalable Design; Buy as you need to; Easy Deployment; Drop & Go

12 Why This System cont d?? Incremental: Single Linked 2 per multiple sensors; Versatile: Linked 2 s can connect to almost any rad monitor/sensor (via Radio/WiFi) Many Uses: Permanent/Temporary mounting; mobile vehicle or on foot! For <$10K get a Starter System and for <$25k, have a substantial LIVE TIME EP/Environmental System

13 Other Sensors???? CAMS Weather Monitors Radiation Monitors Tritium Monitors

14 Presentation Summary Solving HP Challenges by: Using What You Have: Products that enhance current instrument value -SMART ALARA / Messaging Displays (HD DRD s) -Remote Environmental Sensors (Linked 2) New Products/Technologies: Rapid ROI s -Q Track Virtual Training & Mock Up System - Wireless Area Monitors (WAM s)

15 Q Track Radiation Simulation Training Simulated Sources

16 Dosimulation VIRTUAL RADIATION ENVIRONMENT TRAINING IS AS REAL AS IT GETS WITHOUT EXPOSING WORKERS TO DOSE. INPO STRENGTH TIP AWARD WINNING SYSTEM

17 Q Track Components Q-Dose: Emulates a DMC 2000 QT-600: Tracking Tag Q-Dose XL: Emulates a survey meter

18 Let us Solve your Training Challenges! We install it and set it up Locators Tags Dosimulators Custom Scenarios You get to play Add sources Shields Shine effects Spend time with your trainees Start Small and grow Slide 18

19 NEW PRODUCTS/FEATURES RAD-ZONE CIRCLES

20 THE WAM (Wireless Area Monitor) 500 Series Features GM Detector-based system that includes: Multiple options of E 0 comp GM detectors 0.1 mr/hr -10 R/hr 1 mr/hr 100 R/hr 10 mr/hr 1000 R/hr Remote Detector (up to 200 ) option; Waterproof capable Integrated wireless communications (option of 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi) LAN/Ethernet compatible Ruggedized/NEMA housings GPS Sensor in various models Historical Data Retention Temperature Sensor (WAM E and WAM P) Training / Automatic Scenario Simulation Extended Battery Packs

21 WAM 500 Testing Results Figure 1 Standard Calibration Position Front Facing Monitor Figure 2 Rotated 180 deg; beam back facing source Figure 3 Rotated 90 deg; beam left side facing source

22 WAM 500 Testing Results Table 2-2: Angular Dependence Measurement Results at 80 mr/hr 1 Exposure Position (Monitor side facing source beam) Exposure Rate (mr/hr) # # # Average Angular Response (vs Cal Position) Exposure Rate (mr/hr) Angular Response (vs Cal Position) Exposure Rate (mr/hr) Angular Response (vs Cal Position) Angular Response (vs Cal Position) Front Face 81.3 N/A 81.5 N/A 85.5 N/A N/A Back Side % % % -0.6% Left Side % % % -20.0% Right Side % % % +0.2% Top % % % -18.8% Bottom % % % -15.1%

Exposure Position (Monitor side facing source beam) WAM 500 Testing Results Table 2-3: Angular Dependence Measurement Results at 800 mr/hr 1 Exposure Rate (mr/hr) #400139 #400140 #400141 Average

23 Exposure Position (Monitor side facing source beam) WAM 500 Testing Results Table 2-3: Angular Dependence Measurement Results at 800 mr/hr 1 Exposure Rate (mr/hr) # # # Average Angular Response (vs Cal Position) Exposure Rate (mr/hr) Angular Response (vs Cal Position) Exposure Rate (mr/hr) Angular Response (vs Cal Position) Angular Response (vs Cal Position) Front Face N/A N/A N/A N/A Back Side % % % +3.8% Left Side % % % -15.4% Right Side % % % +1.9% Top % % % -13.7% Bottom % % % -10.8%

24 WAM 500 Testing Results SUMMARY Three (3) IIS WAM 500 D Area Monitors were tested to determine the angular dependence of the monitor. All three monitors tested were verified to be within the standard calibration tolerance of ±10% prior to angular dependence testing. Angular testing showed very little (i.e., less than 4%) difference between calibration orientation (i.e., calibration beam incident upon monitor face) and the back or right side of monitor where the internal detector is located. There is a decreased response relative to calibration for radiation incident to the top, bottom, or left side of monitor. The angular dependence of these positions was determined to be approximately 15% (i.e., range of 10% to 20% for the monitors and exposure rates tested

25 WAM 500 Future Plans Silicon Detector -----aid in Detector Range and Battery Life NaI or Detectors ----variable voltage supply Extended Battery Packs Integration with Cameras--- Area Dose Rates w/ your video?????? Suggestions/requests?

26 WAM Trainers/Scenarios Live Time E Plan Scenarios Pre-program in data + times and let run! WAM T SCENARIO RT Tech Training ----Simple and Quick When need data on screens, but don t have enough time/resources to deploy WAM Scenario or Q Track 2013 Innovative Industrial Solutions Remote Monitoring Technology and Custom Shielding Benchmark Meeting Wireless DLA s and Loop Flow Simulators Use when want to set up Authentic Loop Flow Simulations w/ authentic handheld and area monitors

Portable Survey Instruments NISP-RP-01

Portable Survey Instruments NISP-RP-01 NUCLEAR INDUSTRY STANDARD PROCESS Radiological Protection NISP-RP-01 This is an industry document for standardizing radiation protection processes used by supplemental radiation protection technicians.