[ RadSafe ] Glove box qualification

[Minnema, Douglas]

Jeff,

I haven't seen it discussed much here on RADSAFE, but there is an
organization that I'm sure can help you - the American Glovebox Society
(AGS).  Try http://www.gloveboxsociety.org/.  They develop industry
consensus standards (I'm on the committee) for both radiological and non-rad
glovebox applications, have a very broad international membership including
vendors, and are happy to provide any assistance they can.

In your case, they are working on testing standards, but they also have a
guideline book that provides all sorts of information that will be helpful
to you.

Doug Minnema, PhD, CHP
NNSA US DOE

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Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 6:34 PM
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Subject: [ RadSafe ] Glove box qualification


All,

 

The institution I work for has a user of radioactive materials who wants
to use transuranic isotopes in highly concentrated acid in a glove box.
Does anyone out there have any suggestions for where I might go to find
specifications for testing the glove box (i.e. vacuum drop test, or
hydrostatic test)? What materials should be avoided due to the acidic
environment? Are there any other things I should be aware of?

 

Thanks,

 

Jeff Kulp

Health Physicist

Washington State University

Radiation Safety Office

Pullman, WA 99164

(509) 335-8175

 

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