Pumps contaminated with Tritium -Reply

[Alan Jackson <AJACKSO1@SMTPGW.IS.HFH.EDU>]

Ninni,

I have found it impossible to decon pumps used for a 14 MeV neutron
generator unit (with 4 Ci targets) at the University of Michigan.  We
couldn't adequately survey the interior of the pumps (in my opinion).

BTW-happy to be away from U-M.  RSO there (Driscoll) was terrible to
work under.   Made the change from University HP to Medical RSO
program person-nice change.  Hope things are going well for you. 

Alan Jackson, Henry Ford Hospital

>>> Ninni Jacob <Ninni_Jacob@brown.edu> 02/12/99 10:57am >>>

Do any of you have experience in decontaminating pumps(with oil in
them)that are contaminated with H-3? These were used in an
accelerator. 

If they cannot be decontaminated, how would one dispose of them?

Please email me privately.

Thanks.


Ninni Jacob, CHP
Radiation and Biological Safety Officer
Office of Risk Management
Brown University - Box 1914
164 Angell Street
Providence, RI 02912

Tel:401 863 1738 (direct)
    401 863 3353 
Fax:401 863 7676

email: Ninni_Jacob@brown.edu
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