[ RadSafe ] Neutron Generator regulations

[roseb at gdls.com]

Brian:

The governing regulations depend on where the neutron generator is located 
or used, I assume you are inquiring about a generator that will be used in 
the US that is not used on a federal enclave, exclusive federal 
jurisdiction, DoD or DOE jurisdiction.

In Michigan, the governing regulations are:

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IONIZING RADIATION RULES 
(in-general)
Part 11  Particle Accelerator Installations (specifically, includes 
deuteron accelerators)
Part 13  Miscellaneous Sources (if Part 11 not applicable)
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3312_4120_4244-10069--,00.html

In Illinois, the governing regulations are:

Title 32: Energy, Chapter II: Illinois Emergency Management Agency, 
Subchapter B: Radiation Protection (in-general)
Part 390 Particle Accelerators (specifically)
https://iema.illinois.gov/iema/legal/regs/RegChart.asp

Henry

Boyd H. Rose, CM, CIH, CHMM, EI 
Sr. Safety and Environmental Engineering Specialist 
Corporate Radiation Safety Officer 
General Dynamics Land Systems 
38500 Mound Road 
Mail Zone 436-10-75 
Sterling Heights , MI 48310-3269 
Tel: 586 825 4503 
Fax: 586 825 4015 
E-mail: roseb at gdls.com 
 





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[ RadSafe ] Neutron Generator regulations






What are the regulations regarding an electronic neutron generator? 
Something like a D-D fusion type.  It's possible to make one in a 
reasonably well equipped lab, so if someone did, what licensing and use 
regulations would apply?
Regulations on an x-ray machine are fairly clear (and they're  MUCH more 
common! - both the machines, and regs!).
I realize that "standard radiation dose limits" would apply, but most of 
the regulations I see are associated with the Tritium content of a D-T 
generator, is there anything special someone would have to do if they made 
a D-D neutron generator?

And yes, I realize that if it was done in a DOE facility their rules would 
apply.

Thanks in advance!
Brian Rees
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