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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Safety and Environmental Monitoring
  • Radiation Detection and Measurement

Background:

  • Inaccurate radiation dose evaluations for first responders occurred post-Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident due to insufficient monitoring data.
  • Effective radiation dose assessment for workers during nuclear emergencies is a critical safety requirement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel device capable of assessing both external and internal radiation exposure doses.
  • To evaluate and compare the performance of various environmental radiation monitors, including commercial options, for emergency situations.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a new device for simultaneous external and internal radiation exposure assessment.
  • Performance testing of environmental radiation monitors, measuring background counts and ambient dose equivalent rates in Fukushima Prefecture.
  • Evaluation of detection limits for beta particles using ISO11929 standards and assessment of gamma-ray sensitivity for dust and external exposure monitors.

Main Results:

  • The developed internal exposure monitor and dust monitors (using ZnS(Ag) and plastic scintillators) demonstrated suitability for emergency monitoring.
  • Detection limits for beta particles ranged from 190-280 Bq m-3 at 100 μSv h-1, exceeding Japan's National Regulation Authority minimum requirement of 100 Bq m-3.
  • Lead shielding is necessary to meet the minimum detection limit requirements for certain monitors.

Conclusions:

  • The developed internal exposure monitor and specific dust monitors are recommended for emergency radiation monitoring.
  • Further research will focus on counting efficiency, uncertainty, alpha particle detection, and portability for optimal monitor selection.