Mike, The radiation detectors (fission chambers, He-3 tubes etc. for Pu content verification) are housed in water-tight stainless steel with associated cords. Our researchers need them returned to the lab for further testing and modifications. Do you have any particular strippable coatings you recommend? Thanks again, Betsy
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ginzel, Michael E Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 9:46 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Powernet: RE: Instruments in Spent Fuel Pools Betsy, I would design the detector in a waterproof housing that would be left at the site or disposed of. Simple strippable coatings have been used with some success as well as plastic sleeving. Are you working with companies that design and market underwater detectors? I'm assuming radiation detectors or are these thermocouple/level indicators...? Good luck, Mike Michael Ginzel Senior Health Physicist Palisades Station 27780 Blue Star Memorial Highway Covert, MI. 49043 Phone: 269-764-3089 Fax: 269-764-2439 From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Hillmer, Betsy Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 11:39 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Powernet: Instruments in Spent Fuel Pools Hi, I am supporting researchers who are placing instrumentation in spent fuel pools world-wide. We would like them returned to us with as little contamination as possible. What does your plant do to reduce contamination in items placed in the spent fuel pool? Any advice is appreciated! Betsy Hillmer --------------------------------------- Betsy (Elizabeth) Hillmer Los Alamos National Laboratory Radiation Protection Office: 665-1302 Blackberry: 695-8868
