Decommissioning Experience with Pipe monitors -Reply

[DAVID HARRISON <DHARRISON@doe.lanl.gov>]

Judd Sills,

I can direct you to the Pipe Explorer, manufactured by Science &
Engineering Associates, Inc., based in Albuquerque, New Mexico
(505)884-2300, FAX (505)884-2991.  Or I can fax you info myself.

DHARRISON@DOE.LANL.GOV

>>> Judd Sills <sillsj@GAT.COM> 07/11/96 01:53pm >>>
I am interested in finding out if any of the Health Physics folks here in the
states have had any experience using a "pipe monitor" to  obtain release
to unrestricted use of lengths of pipe during  decommissioning or similar
work.  When I say "pipe monitor,"
I am referring to a peanut G-M probe that may be pushed through
sections of narrow piping that may be a candidate for free release if a
good survey is completed.  What I would like to hear about is
(1)where did you obtain the monitor from (vendor)? (2)what was your
experience with using the monitor? (3)what type of hurdles you might
have faced with regulators regarding the use of the  "pipe monitor" to
release piping.(4)was your "pipe monitor" an off the shelf item, or custom
made?   Any feedback regarding this application would be greatly
appreciated.  Please reply to me directly.  Please provide a means for me
to contact you if you reply.

Thanks for everyone's help, and best regards.
J. M. Sills, CHP                                          (619)455-2049
General Atomics, Room 01-166C      Fax:(619)455-3181
3550 General Atomics Court              E-Mail:  sillsj@gat.com
San Diego, CA  92121