Orlett, 1986 - Google Patents
Evaluation of radiation detection systems for simultaneous uranium and technetium monitoring at X-326 purge ventsOrlett, 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 …
- 229910052770 Uranium 0 title abstract description 38
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