[ RadSafe ] Neutron Generator regulations

[Doug Aitken]

Also, there will be RAM in a D-T neutron generator.....
As a major user of these devices (for downhole petrophysical logging), we are required to register them in our NRC and State licenses, with all the usual inventory, usage and disposal controls.
But a more interesting "twist" is that these are considered "dual-use" items and subject to extreme export controls (probably not an issue in this case.....)
Regards
Doug
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From: radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu [mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of Stroud - CDPHE, Ed
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 7:22 AM
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Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Neutron Generator regulations

Scott,
As I mentioned in my previous posting, Colorado requires a radioactive materials license for use of all neutron generators regardless of type. The same rule applies to cyclotrons. The reasoning behind this decision is that radioactive materials are produced as soon as you energize the device. This is usually in the form of activation products (inside and outside the device), but you can also make fission products if that's your intent.

Ed Stroud, Compliance Lead
Radioactive Materials Unit
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment


On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 5:55 AM, Scott Davidson <bsdnuke at gmail.com> wrote:

> Group If you do not have the radioactive source, then there is no RAM 
> licensing but there may be registration for particle accelerators in 
> state radiation protection regulations.
>
> Also, OSHA applies to all occupational hazards from machine sources of 
> radiation.  29CFR1910.9 Compliance duties owed to each employees would 
> apply for training.  29CFR1910.1096 Ionizing radiation would apply for 
> the radiation protection requirement with a caveat that OSHA has not 
> changed since ca. 1970 so be prepared for things like 3 rem per 
> calendar quarter and 5(N-18) and some differences on definitions of radiation areas, etc.
>
> Scott
> On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 4:22 PM, Rees, Brian G <brees at lanl.gov> wrote:
>
> > 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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