Re: Leak Testing Sealed Sources -Reply

[LIPTONW@detroitedison.com]

You wrote: 
 
Only to think about???? 
 
For what reason  the value of 0.005 microcurie of removable radioactive 
material shall be considered evidence that the sealed source is leaking???  
 
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J. J. Rozental <josrozen@media.net.il> 
 
The basis for this limit, as stated in our Technical Specifications Bases
is:  
"The limitations on removable contamination for sources requiring leak 
testing, including alpha emitters, is based on 10 CFR 70.39(c) limits for 
plutonium.  This limitation will ensure that leakage from byproduct, source, 
and special nuclear material sources will not exceed allowable intake 
values..."   
 
The opinions expressed are strictly mine. 
It's not about dose, it's about trust. 
 
Bill Lipton 
liptonw@detroitedison.com