Re: Contamination Resuspension

[LIPTONW@detroitedison.com]

You wrote: 
 
We are considering developing a handbook for radiological engineers on ALARA 
and 
radiological control techniques and methods.  one of the things we would
like 
to 
include in this handbook is planning for airborne contamination situations.
I 
remember seeing somewhere a table or chart of resuspension factors for
surface 
contamination under various conditions such as walking, sweeping, wire 
brushing, 
welding, grinding, etc.  It would also be nice to cover various surface 
conditions such as dry, smooth, porous, wet, oily, etc. 
 
If anyone has information or a good reference, please e-mail me directly at: 
 
Harold.Reynolds@RFETS.gov 
 
Thanks 
Harry Reynolds 
303-966-2708 
 
The best reference I've seen is NUREG/CR-3332, "Radiological Assessment", by 
John E. Till and H. Robert Meyer.  Table 5.8 on page 5-32 lists resuspension 
factors, which are explained in the text.   
 
The opinions expressed are strictly mine. 
It's not about dose, it's about trust. 
 
Bill Lipton 
liptonw@detroitedison.com