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Radiation-Generating Devices

Radiation-Generating Devices (cont.). Objectives:Identify the most common use of sealed gamma ray sources and the potential hazards.Identify the most common use of beta and neutron sources and the potential hazards.. Radiation-Generating Devices (cont.). To meet the intent of the 10 CFR 835 use:D

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Radiation-Generating Devices

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    1. Radiation-Generating Devices Objectives: Identify radiation-generating devices. Describe the basic components of an x-ray machine. Identify the most common use of x-rays. Identify the potential hazards associated with x-rays.

    2. Radiation-Generating Devices (cont.) Objectives: Identify the most common use of sealed gamma ray sources and the potential hazards. Identify the most common use of beta and neutron sources and the potential hazards.

    3. Radiation-Generating Devices (cont.) To meet the intent of the 10 CFR 835 use: DOE G 441.1- 5 ANSI N43.3 ANSI N43.2 10 CFR Part 34

    4. Radiation-Generating Devices (cont.) Include: Devices producing ionizing radiation Sealed sources emitting ionizing radiation Small particle accelerators Electron-generating devices

    5. X-Ray Machine Design Basic components include: A source of electrons An electrical potential difference to accelerate the electrons An anode or target to strike An evacuated tube for all the above components

    6. X-ray Energy Spectrum Characteristic x-rays Discrete energies Bremsstrahlung photons Produced with range of energies

    7. X-ray Machines Radiography: Medical applications: Standardized appearance and installation Industrial applications: Fixed installation Mobile units Enclosed cabinet system

    8. Analytical X-ray Machines Fluorescence analysis X-ray diffraction

    9. Sealed Gamma Ray Sources Uses: Radiography Thickness gauges Level gauges Density gauges

    10. Other Sealed Sources Beta particles (thickness gauges) Neutrons: Moisture gauges Radiography of dense materials

    11. Radiation-Generating Device Installations ANSI Categories: Exempt shielded Shielded Unattended Open

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