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Evaluation of radiation detection systems for simultaneous uranium and technetium monitoring at X-326 purge vents

Orlett, 1986

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5658105194867995636
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Orlett M
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Vent monitoring methodologies, based on liquid alpha/beta scintillation and sodium iodide gamma-based detection have been evaluated as possible means of improving existing vent monitoring and/or alarm detection capability at the X-326 top and side purge cascade. Of …
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