Air Sampling for Radioactive Materials Course
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| Oct. 22-26, 2007 Oct. 20-24, 2008 |
The use of radioactive materials in industry, research, and medicine has created a need for many facilities to perform routine air sampling in both the workplace and the environment. To help meet the need for trained personnel in this area, ORAU conducts a 40-hour training course—Air Sampling for Radioactive Materials.
Description
This one-week, laboratory-oriented course introduces participants to the basic theories and mechanics of air sampling for radionuclides. Approximately 40% of the time is spent collecting and analyzing air samples; the remainder is devoted to lectures. Lecture and laboratory topics include:
- Particle Sizing
- Stack Sampling
- Instrument Calibration
- Air Sampling Equations
- Environmental Air Sampling
- Air Sampling in the Workplace
- Characteristics of Absorbers, Adsorbers, and Filters
Who Should Attend
This course is for individuals with limited theoretical background and/or practical work experience who must establish or run an air sampling program.
Recent Course Participants
Recent attendees include health physicists, nuclear engineers, radiation protection specialists, radiation safety technicians, license reviewers, and environmental specialists.
Cost
A tuition of $1,795 includes the full cost of training, books, and instructional materials.
