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SafeRad
SafeRad
Presentationof
SafeRad Radiography SystemSafeRad Radiography System
SafeRad
SafeRad LtdDesigners, Engineers, DevelopersDesigners, Engineers, Developers
of the SafeRad Radiography of the SafeRad Radiography SystemSystem
Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Accelerating Construction Programmes
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
Controlled Area Can Be Set at 1 Metre or Less
SafeRad
Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Accelerating Construction Programmes
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
Controlled Area Can Be Set at 1 Metre or Less
SafeRad
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
Barriers at
1Metre or Less
SafeRadSafeRadSSAAFFEERR
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
As As Demonstrated Demonstrated
to the to the UK HSE and NRPBUK HSE and NRPB
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SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
As As Demonstrated Demonstrated
to the to the UK HSE and NRPBUK HSE and NRPB
SafeRadSafeRadSSAAFFEERR
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SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
As As Demonstrated Demonstrated
to the to the UK HSE and NRPBUK HSE and NRPB
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SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
Pioneering Radiation SafetyPioneering Radiation Safety
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Delivering:Delivering:• New Radiography MethodNew Radiography Method• Allows Continuous Working Allows Continuous Working • Continuous RadiographyContinuous Radiography
Pioneering Radiation SafetyPioneering Radiation Safety
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Delivering:Delivering:• New Radiography MethodNew Radiography Method• Allows Continuous Working Allows Continuous Working • Continuous RadiographyContinuous Radiography
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Providing Improved Industrial Providing Improved Industrial Radiation Safety!!!Radiation Safety!!!
IntroducingIntroducing
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
The The SafeRad SafeRad Radiography SystemRadiography System
Barriers Can Be set at
1Metre or Less
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
IntroducingIntroducingThe The SafeRad SafeRad
Radiography SystemRadiography System
Changes Downtime toChanges Downtime toPRODUCTIVE TIMEPRODUCTIVE TIME
• anywhere where radiography is required
SafeRad System Uses
Replacement for existing:
• - new build projects
• - corrosion monitoring
• - onshore or offshore
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
• anywhere where radiography is required
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad System Versatility
All con
figura
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tees
elbowsBranches, drains
through insulationthrough insulation
All size
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All size
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• anywhere where radiography is required
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad System Versatility
All con
figura
tions
tees
elbowsBranches, drains
through insulationthrough insulation
All size
s
All size
s
Stru
ctura
Stru
ctura
l l
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
WHY CHANGE?WHY CHANGE?
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
WHY CHANGE?WHY CHANGE?
Eliminate the Need to Eliminate the Need to Evacuate PersonnelEvacuate Personnel
==
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
Eliminate the Need to Eliminate the Need to Evacuate PersonnelEvacuate Personnel
==MASSIVE SAVINGSMASSIVE SAVINGS
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
• Earlier start-up of plantEarlier start-up of plant• Expenditure SavingsExpenditure Savings• Plant Utilisation maximisedPlant Utilisation maximised• No non-productive wagesNo non-productive wages• No ‘management’ of windowsNo ‘management’ of windows• Revenues Expedited Revenues Expedited
• No shifts lost to radiographyNo shifts lost to radiography
by CLIENT by CLIENT SAVINGSSAVINGS
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
Typical Gas Plant Typical Gas Plant RevenuesRevenues per day per day
Typical Shutdown Typical Shutdown ExpenditureExpenditure
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
= = $ 1 million day ($ 42000/hr)$ 1 million day ($ 42000/hr)
= = $100,000 day ($4200/hr)$100,000 day ($4200/hr)
Typical Gas PlantTypical Gas Plant Revenues Revenues per dayper day
Typical ShutdownTypical Shutdown Expenditure Expenditure
= Cost of Traditional Radiography = Cost of Traditional Radiography
= = $ 1 million day ($ 42000/hr)$ 1 million day ($ 42000/hr)
= = $100,000 day ($4200/hr)$100,000 day ($4200/hr)
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
25000 man hours lost 25000 man hours lost over a year due to over a year due to
radiography exclusions radiography exclusions on the refit of one on the refit of one
submarinesubmarine
Shipbuilding/Submarine Repairs
SafeRad Savings Example
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Savings Example and System Evolution
Offshore Southern North Sea - UK
• Sean Complex 1986 – Estimated Savings £0.5m-£1m £0.5m-£1m
over 4 months
• Leman Alpha 1995– Estimated Savings over 5
months - early demobilisation£3m£3m
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Savings Example and System Evolution
Offshore Southern North Sea - UK
• Sean Complex 1986 – Estimated Savings £0.5m-£1m £0.5m-£1m
over 4 months
• Leman Alpha 1995– Estimated Savings over 5
months - early demobilisation£3m£3m
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Traditional Radiography - Uncontrolled Radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Barriers 50 metres or moreBarriers 50 metres or more
Barriers 50 metres or moreBarriers 50 metres or more
OLD
Traditional Radiography - Uncontrolled Radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Ir19Ir1922
Barriers 50 metres or moreBarriers 50 metres or more
OLD
Traditional Radiography - Uncontrolled Radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Ir19Ir1922
Barriers 50 metres or moreBarriers 50 metres or more
OLD
Traditional Radiography - Uncontrolled Radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Ir19Ir1922
Barriers 50 metres or moreBarriers 50 metres or more
OLD
Traditional Radiography - Uncontrolled Radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Ir19Ir1922
Barriers 50 metres or moreBarriers 50 metres or more
OLD
Traditional Radiography - Uncontrolled Radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Ir19Ir1922
Barriers 50 metres or moreBarriers 50 metres or more
OLD
Traditional Radiography - Uncontrolled Radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Ir19Ir1922
Traditional Radiography - Area Completely Barriered Off - All Access Unsafe
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
OLDIr192Ir192
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XBarriers 50 metres or moreBarriers 50 metres or more
Traditional Radiography - Area Completely Barriered Off - All Access Unsafe
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
OLDIr192Ir192
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XBarriers 50 metres or moreBarriers 50 metres or more
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
• Current working practices - radiography at Current working practices - radiography at night-times - more danger - slips trips and night-times - more danger - slips trips and falls!falls!
• More difficult to monitor barriersMore difficult to monitor barriers
- Safer to work in - Safer to work in daylight using SafeRad daylight using SafeRad Radiography SystemRadiography System
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
• Current working practices - radiography at Current working practices - radiography at night-times - more danger - slips trips and night-times - more danger - slips trips and falls!falls!
• More difficult to monitor barriersMore difficult to monitor barriers
- Safer to work in - Safer to work in daylight using SafeRad daylight using SafeRad Radiography SystemRadiography System
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
SSmallmallAAreareaFFororEExposurexposureRRadiographyadiographyAAndndDDigitaligital
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
Overcomes Overcomes Problems Problems
with with Radiation and Radiation and
associated associated DisadvantageDisadvantage
ss
1.5m
1.5m
Less than 7.5 microSieverts per hour at the barriers
Typical WorksiteTypical WorksiteEscape Routes Escape Routes remain remain OPENOPEN
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
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1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
Escape Routes Escape Routes remain OPENremain OPEN
Escape Routes Escape Routes remain OPENremain OPEN
Escape Routes Escape Routes remain OPENremain OPEN
Escape Routes Escape Routes remain OPENremain OPEN
Escape Routes Escape Routes remain OPENremain OPEN
Reduction in dose rates to radiographers and Reduction in dose rates to radiographers and all associated personnelall associated personnel= Less chance of radiation incidents= Less chance of radiation incidents
Controlled area Controlled area easy to monitor easy to monitor and patroland patrol
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
With With 50 Ci50 Ci
1.5m
1.5m
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Less than 7.5 microSieverts per hour at the barriers
Typical WorksiteTypical WorksiteEscape Routes Escape Routes remain remain OPENOPEN
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
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1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
Escape Routes Escape Routes remain OPENremain OPEN
Escape Routes Escape Routes remain OPENremain OPEN
Escape Routes Escape Routes remain OPENremain OPEN
Escape Routes Escape Routes remain OPENremain OPEN
Escape Routes Escape Routes remain OPENremain OPEN
Reduction in dose rates to radiographers and Reduction in dose rates to radiographers and all associated personnelall associated personnel
Controlled area Controlled area easy to monitor easy to monitor and patroland patrol
= Less chance of radiation incidents= Less chance of radiation incidents
With With 50 Ci50 Ci
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
The The SafeRadSafeRad Radiography Radiography
SystemSystemEliminates The Need to Eliminates The Need to
Evacuate!!!Evacuate!!!
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
The The SafeRadSafeRad Radiography Radiography
SystemSystemEliminates The Need to Eliminates The Need to
Evacuate!!!Evacuate!!!
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
The The SafeRadSafeRad Radiography Radiography
SystemSystemReducing Costs & Reducing Costs &
Accelerating Construction Accelerating Construction ProgrammesProgrammes
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
The The SafeRad SafeRad Radiography Radiography
SystemSystemReducing Costs & Reducing Costs &
Accelerating Construction Accelerating Construction ProgrammesProgrammes
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Saferad ConceptSaferad Concept
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Saferad ConceptSaferad ConceptRadiography where the
‘‘UNWANTED’UNWANTED’ radiation is ELIMINATEDELIMINATED by
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
or enclosing the equipment in or enclosing the equipment in GammaBlok such that the ‘controlled’ GammaBlok such that the ‘controlled’ area is very close to the sourcearea is very close to the source
Saferad ConceptSaferad ConceptRadiography where the
‘‘UNWANTED’UNWANTED’ radiation is ELIMINATEDELIMINATED by
• ContainmentContainment the radiation beamthe radiation beam
the radiation beamthe radiation beam• DirectingDirecting within the containerwithin the container
• ShapingShaping• EnvelopingEnveloping
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
or enclosing the equipment in or enclosing the equipment in GammaBlok such that the ‘controlled’ GammaBlok such that the ‘controlled’ area is very close to the sourcearea is very close to the source
Saferad ConceptSaferad ConceptRadiography where the
‘‘UNWANTED’UNWANTED’ radiation is ELIMINATEDELIMINATED by
• ContainmentContainment the radiation beamthe radiation beam
the radiation beamthe radiation beam• DirectingDirecting within the containerwithin the container
• ShapingShaping• EnvelopingEnveloping
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
“Unwanted” radiationThe radiation in excess of that
required to produce an image of the subject on a radiographic film
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
“Unwanted” radiationThe radiation in excess of that
required to produce an image ofthe subject on a radiographic film
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Typical Image Typical Image using SafeRad using SafeRad radiographyradiography
No radiationNo radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Typical Image Typical Image using SafeRad using SafeRad radiographyradiography
No radiationNo radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
All jigs, clamps, collimatorsGammaBlok ShieldingGammaShield and FixturesMulti-Functional ContainerDigital Imaging
An Out of the Box Radiography SystemAn Out of the Box Radiography SystemReady to UseReady to Use
• NO DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE NO DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE REQUIRED BY TECHNICIANSREQUIRED BY TECHNICIANS
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
• NO DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE NO DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE REQUIRED BY TECHNICIANSREQUIRED BY TECHNICIANS
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
All jigs, clamps, collimatorsGammaBlok ShieldingGammaShield and FixturesMulti-Functional ContainerDigital Imaging
An Out of the Box Radiography SystemAn Out of the Box Radiography SystemReady to UseReady to Use
UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999Para 8 Restriction of ExposurePara 10 Maintenance of Equipment• Both give HSE a new opportunity to review
‘traditional’ and ‘DIY’ equipment safety • there is now ‘reasonably practicable’
alternative -SafeRad -SafeRad
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999Para 8 Restriction of ExposurePara 10 Maintenance of Equipment• Both give HSE a new opportunity to review
‘traditional’ and ‘DIY’ equipment safety • there is now ‘reasonably practicable’
alternative -SafeRad -SafeRad
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SSmallmallAAreareaFFororEExposurexposureRRadiographyadiographyAAndndDDigitaligital
SafeRad World Leaders In Close Proximity Radiography
ComponentComponentss Exposure Exposure
ContainerContainer Selenium 75Selenium 75 GammaBlokGammaBlok
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New New Type of Container (Type ‘A’)
Tested and Certified Tested and Certified
to the requirements of ISO-3999to the requirements of ISO-3999
(BS5650)(BS5650)
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New New Type of Container (Type ‘A’)
Tested and Certified Tested and Certified
to the requirements of ISO-3999to the requirements of ISO-3999
(BS5650)(BS5650)
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad SafeRad RevolutionarRevolutionar
yyNew New
ContainerContainer
ONE Container
Multi-FunctionalMulti-Functional
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Directional ModesDirectional ModesPanoramic ModePanoramic ModeProjection ModeProjection Mode
SafeRad SafeRad RevolutionarRevolutionar
yyNew New
ContainerContainer
ONE Container
Multi-FunctionalMulti-Functional
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Directional ModesDirectional ModesPanoramic ModePanoramic ModeProjection ModeProjection Mode
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Container Safety FeaturesContainer Safety FeaturesTriple Safety Locks Prior to ExposureTriple Safety Locks Prior to Exposure
Source Safe Position, Manual Remote Control Source Safe Position, Manual Remote Control Locks ClosedLocks Closed
SafeRad RevolutionaryNew Container
Low Container Surface Dose Rate 75% Less Low Container Surface Dose Rate 75% Less than the requirements of ISO 3999than the requirements of ISO 3999
Source does NOT Leave the Safety of the Source does NOT Leave the Safety of the Container in Directional and Panoramic modesContainer in Directional and Panoramic modes
Multi-Functional Type ‘A’ Container
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Container DimensionsContainer Dimensions
Weight - 9.8 kgWeight - 9.8 kg
Length - 150mmLength - 150mm
SafeRad RevolutionaryNew Container
Diameter - 80mmDiameter - 80mm
Small, handy sized, lightweight and easy to Small, handy sized, lightweight and easy to handlehandle
Multi-Functional Type ‘A’ Container
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Certified for Certified for up to 80 up to 80
Curies Se-75Curies Se-75
Source Source Sizes Sizes
AvailableAvailable3mm x 3mm 3mm x 3mm up to 80 up to 80 CuriesCuries
2.5mm x 2.5mm 2.5mm x 2.5mm 40 to 60 Curies40 to 60 Curies
2.0mm x 2.0mm 2.0mm x 2.0mm 18 to 35 Curies18 to 35 Curies
1.5mm x 1.5mm 1.5mm x 1.5mm 10 to 17 Curies10 to 17 Curies
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Recommendations Recommendations
First source in range First source in range 10-15 Curies 10-15 Curies
30-35 Curies for 30-35 Curies for normal operationsnormal operations
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Multi-Functional Type ‘A’ Container
Radiation Radiation Beam can Beam can be be controlled controlled and and containedcontained
SafeRad Revolutionar
yNew
Container
Isotope Isotope does not does not leave the leave the containercontainer
Directional Mode
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Multi-Functional Type ‘A’ Container
Radiation Radiation Beam can Beam can be be controlled controlled and and containedcontained
SafeRad Revolutionar
yNew
Container
Isotope Isotope does not does not leave the leave the containercontainer
Directional Mode
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Isotope Isotope does not does not leave the leave the containercontainer
Adjustable Panoramic
Mode
Multi-Functional Type ‘A’ Container
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Revolutionar
yNew
Container
Radiation Radiation Beam can Beam can be be controlled controlled and and containedcontained
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Multi-Functional Type ‘A’ Container
Projection Mode
SafeRad Revolutionar
yNew
Container
Radiation Radiation Beam can Beam can be be controlled controlled and and containedcontained
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Multi-Functional Type ‘A’ Container
Projection Mode
SafeRad Revolutionar
yNew
Container
Radiation Radiation Beam can Beam can be be controlled controlled and and containedcontained
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Multi-Functional Type ‘A’ Container
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Multi-Functional Type ‘A’ Container
SafeRad SafeRad RevolutionarRevolutionar
yyNew New
ContainerContainer
ONE Container
Multi-FunctionalMulti-Functional
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Exclusive to SafeRadExclusive to SafeRadUnique TechnologyUnique Technology
SafeRad SafeRad RevolutionarRevolutionar
yyNew New
ContainerContainer
ONE Container
Multi-FunctionalMulti-Functional
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Exclusive to SafeRadExclusive to SafeRadUnique TechnologyUnique Technology
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRaSafeRadd
SafeRad
Typical Set Typical Set UpUp
Directional Head Directional Head to be fitted first!to be fitted first!
SafeRaSafeRadd
SafeRad
Typical Set Typical Set UpUp
Directional Head Directional Head to be fitted first!to be fitted first!
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New New Type of Container (Type ‘A’)New New Radioactive Isotope
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Selenium-75Selenium-75
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Selenium-75Selenium-75
in ISO/ANSI 2919 (C63545)in ISO/ANSI 2919 (C63545)
Radiographic Source for the Millennium
Tested to the Highest Tested to the Highest ClassificationClassification
SR 17 Capsule Safety FeaturesSR 17 Capsule Safety FeaturesCertified in Certified in Special Form (No RU/1011/S) Special Form (No RU/1011/S)
Double Double EncapsulatedEncapsulated
Fire Tested & certified,Fire Tested & certified, @ 800º C @ 800º C 1200ºC 1200ºC
Thermal shock Thermal shock From 1200ºC down to 20ºCFrom 1200ºC down to 20ºC
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Selenium-75Selenium-75
Radiographic Source for the Millennium
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Certified in Certified in Special Form (No RU/1011/S) Special Form (No RU/1011/S)
Double Double EncapsulatedEncapsulated
Fire Tested & certified,Fire Tested & certified, @ 800º C @ 800º C 1200ºC 1200ºC
Thermal shock Thermal shock From 1200ºC down to 20ºCFrom 1200ºC down to 20ºC
SR 17 Capsule Safety FeaturesSR 17 Capsule Safety FeaturesSelenium-75Selenium-75
Radiographic Source for the Millennium
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Selenium-75Selenium-75
Radiographic Source for the Millennium
In Special FormIn Special FormCertification Reviewed and Validated Certification Reviewed and Validated
bybyEnvironment Protection AgencyEnvironment Protection Agency
Health and Safety ExecutiveHealth and Safety ExecutiveRMTDRMTD
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Selenium-75Selenium-75SR 17 Capsule Safety FeaturesSR 17 Capsule Safety Features
Radiographic Source for the Millennium
In Special FormIn Special FormCertification Reviewed and Validated Certification Reviewed and Validated
bybyEnvironment Protection AgencyEnvironment Protection Agency
Health and Safety ExecutiveHealth and Safety ExecutiveRMTDRMTD
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Selenium-75Selenium-75SR 17 Capsule Safety FeaturesSR 17 Capsule Safety Features
Radiographic Source for the Millennium
In Special FormIn Special FormCertification Reviewed and Validated Certification Reviewed and Validated
bybyEnvironment Protection AgencyEnvironment Protection Agency
Health and Safety ExecutiveHealth and Safety ExecutiveRMTDRMTD
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Selenium-75Selenium-75SR 17 Capsule Safety FeaturesSR 17 Capsule Safety Features
Radiographic Source for the Millennium
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Radiographic Source for the Millennium
Selenium-75Selenium-75
New IsotopeNew Isotope Half life 118.5 days Soft Radiation Superior to existing Up to 80 Curies
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Selenium-75Selenium-75
Radiographic Source for the Millennium
New IsotopeNew Isotope Half life 118.5 days Soft Radiation Superior to existing Up to 80 Curies
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Selenium-75Selenium-75
Radiographic Source for the Millennium
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Comparison of Gamma Ray spectra for Yb 169, Se75 and
20
100 200 300 400 500 600 700
40
60
80
100
KeV
%Se75 Ir-192Yb 169,
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Comparison of Gamma Ray spectra for Yb 169, Se75 and
20
100 200 300 400 500 600 700
40
60
80
100
KeV
%Se75 Ir-192Yb 169,
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Penetrated ThicknessPenetrated ThicknessStructural - 75 mmStructural - 75 mmPiping - 34 mm wall, 10” Piping - 34 mm wall, 10” dia Duplexdia DuplexLess than 3 mm steelLess than 3 mm steel
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Penetrated ThicknessPenetrated ThicknessStructural - 75 mmStructural - 75 mmPiping - 34 mm wall, 10” Piping - 34 mm wall, 10” dia Duplexdia DuplexLess than 3 mm steelLess than 3 mm steel
EN 1435EN 143520-10020-100
Ir 192Ir 192
SafeRad SafeRad TrialsTrials4-704-70 Can be done Can be done
with Se 75with Se 75
SafeRad SafeRad DigitalDigital
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Penetrated ThicknessPenetrated Thickness
mm penetratedmm penetrated1010 252555 1515 3030 35352020 4040 4545 5050 5555 6060 6565 7070 7575 8080 8585 9090
EN EN 143514351-151-15
Yb16Yb1699
EN 1435EN 143510-4010-40
Se 75Se 75
Advantages of Se-75Advantages of Se-75• ImprovedImproved contrast over Ir-192• BetterBetter Sensitivity than Ir-192• TypicallyTypically at least one IQI wire more
visible • Improved Improved resolution• Now Now included in EN 1435
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Advantages of Se-75Advantages of Se-75• ImprovedImproved contrast over Ir-192• BetterBetter Sensitivity than Ir-192• TypicallyTypically at least one IQI wire more
visible • Improved Improved resolution• Now Now included in EN 1435
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New New Type of Container (Type ‘A’)New New Radioactive Isotope Selenium 75
NewNew Attenuating Material
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New New Type of Container (Type ‘A’)New New Radioactive Isotope Selenium 75
NewNew Attenuating Material
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Effective attenuation for:Effective attenuation for:Gamma radiationGamma radiationX-radiationX-radiationRadiation contaminated pipelinesRadiation contaminated pipelinesUnwanted radiation from nucleonicsUnwanted radiation from nucleonics
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New Attenuating Material -New Attenuating Material -‘‘GammaBlok’GammaBlok’®®
Effective attenuation for:Effective attenuation for:Gamma radiationGamma radiationX-radiationX-radiationRadiation contaminated pipelinesRadiation contaminated pipelinesUnwanted radiation from nucleonicsUnwanted radiation from nucleonics
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New Attenuating Material -New Attenuating Material -‘‘GammaBlok’GammaBlok’®®
EffectiveEffective
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New Attenuating Material -New Attenuating Material -‘‘GammaBlok’GammaBlok’®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Radiation Beam
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® Attenuates Radiation
100µSv100µSv
Radiation Beam
GammaBlok® Attenuates Radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Half Value Half Value Thickness with SE Thickness with SE
75 = 6mm75 = 6mm
100µSv100µSv
50µSv50µSv25µSv25µSvRadiation Beam
Radiation Beam
GammaBlok® Attenuates Radiation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Half Value Half Value Thickness with SE Thickness with SE
75 = 6mm75 = 6mm
100µSv100µSv
50µSv50µSv25µSv25µSvRadiation Beam
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New Attenuating Material - New Attenuating Material - ‘GammaBlok’‘GammaBlok’®®
EffectiveEffectiveFlexibleFlexible
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok® is versatile -roll or fold to envelope source
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New Attenuating Material - New Attenuating Material - ‘GammaBlok’‘GammaBlok’®®
EffectiveEffectiveFlexibleFlexibleRe-usableRe-usable
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New Attenuating Material - New Attenuating Material - ‘GammaBlok’‘GammaBlok’
Can be Recycled - Part Exchange New for Old
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Can be folded double without fractureCan be cut and/or manufactured to any shape or size
Independently Tested
ReusablReusablee
Easily CleanedHigh Tear StrengthHigh Tensile Strength
New Attenuating Material - New Attenuating Material - ‘GammaBlok’‘GammaBlok’
Can be Recycled - Part Exchange New for Old
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Can be folded double without fractureCan be cut and/or manufactured to any shape or size
Independently Tested
ReusablReusablee
Easily CleanedHigh Tear StrengthHigh Tensile Strength
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New Attenuating Material - New Attenuating Material - ‘GammaBlok’‘GammaBlok’®®
EffectiveEffectiveFlexibleFlexibleRe-usableRe-usableInertInert
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
GammaBlok is Lead Free - Safe to handleGammaBlok is Lead Free - Safe to handleTested & Classified as Category ‘A’ By Rolls Tested & Classified as Category ‘A’ By Rolls
Royce For the Ministry Of DefenceRoyce For the Ministry Of DefenceContains NO toxic materialsContains NO toxic materialsUser FriendlyUser FriendlyFire Tested - does not burn and no toxic Fire Tested - does not burn and no toxic
fumesfumesExempt from COSHH RegulationExempt from COSHH Regulation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New Attenuating Material - New Attenuating Material - ‘GammaBlok’‘GammaBlok’®®
GammaBlok is Lead Free - Safe to handleGammaBlok is Lead Free - Safe to handleTested & Classified as Category ‘A’ By Rolls Tested & Classified as Category ‘A’ By Rolls
Royce For the Ministry Of DefenceRoyce For the Ministry Of DefenceContains NO toxic materialsContains NO toxic materialsUser FriendlyUser FriendlyFire Tested - does not burn and no toxic Fire Tested - does not burn and no toxic
fumesfumesExempt from COSHH RegulationExempt from COSHH Regulation
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New Attenuating Material - New Attenuating Material - ‘GammaBlok’‘GammaBlok’®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New Attenuating Material - New Attenuating Material - ‘GammaBlok’‘GammaBlok’®®
EffectiveEffectiveFlexibleFlexibleRe-usableRe-usableInertInertRecyclableRecyclable
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
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SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
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SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
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SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
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SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•Can be Re-cycled
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SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
•Can be Re-cycled
•GammaBlok®®
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New New Type of ContainerNew New Radioactive IsotopeNewNew Attenuating Material=
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New New SAFERSAFER Radiography System
Evacuation UnnecessaryEvacuation Unnecessary
New New Type of ContainerNew New Radioactive IsotopeNewNew Attenuating Material=
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
New New SAFERSAFER Radiography System
Evacuation UnnecessaryEvacuation Unnecessary
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
IRR 1999• RiskRisk Assessments Assessments• risks lower with SafeRad
system than other ‘older’ projection equipment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
IRR 1999• RiskRisk Assessments Assessments• risks lower with SafeRad
system than other ‘older’ projection equipment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Advantages of SafeRad SystemAdvantages of SafeRad System
‘‘Nucleonics’Nucleonics’ Type instrumentsType instruments Not AffectedNot Affected
Safety Safety Improvements - daylight Improvements - daylight workingworking
Allows Allows Continuous Construction Continuous Construction WorkWorkSchedulesSchedules Maintained or Maintained or ImprovedImprovedOn-line RadiographyOn-line Radiography - Allows - Allows Instant Welder Performance Instant Welder Performance MonitoringMonitoring
NoNo Downtime Downtime
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Advantages of SafeRad SystemAdvantages of SafeRad System
‘‘Nucleonics’Nucleonics’ Type instrumentsType instruments Not AffectedNot Affected
Safety Safety Improvements - daylight Improvements - daylight workingworking
Allows Allows Continuous Construction Continuous Construction WorkWorkSchedulesSchedules Maintained or Maintained or ImprovedImprovedOn-line RadiographyOn-line Radiography - Allows - Allows Instant Welder Performance Instant Welder Performance MonitoringMonitoring
NoNo Downtime Downtime
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Advantages of SafeRad SystemAdvantages of SafeRad System
Source Changes Source Changes - Can be done on site - Can be done on site in minutes - very safe and easy with in minutes - very safe and easy with SafeRad Transfer ContainerSafeRad Transfer Container
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
• anywhere where radiography is required
System Uses
Replacement for existing:
• - new build projects
• - corrosion monitoring
• - onshore or offshore
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
System Users
Major companies: • - BP/Amoco • - Ministry of Defence• - Power Stations• - Shell, Statoil • - ICI
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
IRR 1999
• All SafeRadSafeRad radiographers trained•- theoretical - risks and protection•- practical - risks and protection•- radiation safety - IRR 1999 requirements
TrainingTraining (Para 14) (Para 14)
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
IRR 1999
• All SafeRadSafeRad radiographers trained•- theoretical - risks and protection•- practical - risks and protection•- radiation safety - IRR 1999 requirements
TrainingTraining (Para 14) (Para 14)
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
Winner of UK Dept of Trade & IndustryWinner of UK Dept of Trade & Industry SMART AWARDSMART AWARD
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
1999 and 20001999 and 2000Demonstrated toDemonstrated to
UK Health & Safety ExecutiveUK Health & Safety ExecutiveFebruary 2000February 2000
Demonstrated toDemonstrated toNational Radiological Protection BoardNational Radiological Protection Board
SafeRad SystemSafeRad System
Winner of UK Dept of Trade & IndustryWinner of UK Dept of Trade & Industry SMART AWARDSMART AWARD
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
1999 and 20001999 and 2000Demonstrated toDemonstrated to
UK Health & Safety ExecutiveUK Health & Safety ExecutiveFebruary 2000February 2000
Demonstrated toDemonstrated toNational Radiological Protection BoardNational Radiological Protection Board
SafeRad SystemSafeRad System
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRad Creating a SAFER Working Environment
SafeRadSafeRad Radiography Radiography SystemSystemAvailableAvailable
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