Prediction analysis of dose equivalent responses of neutron dosemeters used at a MOX fuel facility

Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2011 Jul;146(1-3):198-201. doi: 10.1093/rpd/ncr147. Epub 2011 Apr 14.

Abstract

To predict how accurately neutron dosemeters can measure the neutron dose equivalent (rate) in MOX fuel fabrication facility work environments, the dose equivalent responses of neutron dosemeters were calculated by the spectral folding method. The dosemeters selected included two types of personal dosemeter, namely a thermoluminescent albedo neutron dosemeter and an electronic neutron dosemeter, three moderator-based neutron survey meters, and one special instrument called an H(p)(10) monitor. The calculations revealed the energy dependences of the responses expected within the entire range of neutron spectral variations observed in neutron fields at workplaces.

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Neutrons*
  • Occupational Exposure*
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation Monitoring / instrumentation
  • Radiation Protection / instrumentation
  • Thermoluminescent Dosimetry / instrumentation