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SOURCE RADIOACTIVE SCELLEE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiation Protection
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Nuclear Physics
- Atomic Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sealed source
1, record 1, English, sealed%20source
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sealed radioactive source 2, record 1, English, sealed%20radioactive%20source
correct
- sealed radiation source 3, record 1, English, sealed%20radiation%20source
correct
- radioactive sealed source 4, record 1, English, radioactive%20sealed%20source
correct
- radiation sealed source 5, record 1, English, radiation%20sealed%20source
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A radioactive material] sealed in a container or having a bonded cover, the container or cover being strong enough to prevent contact with and dispersion of the radioactive material under the conditions of the use and wear for which it was designed. 6, record 1, English, - sealed%20source
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sealed source: term standardized by ISO in 1997. 7, record 1, English, - sealed%20source
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Radioprotection
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Physique nucléaire
- Physique atomique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- source scellée
1, record 1, French, source%20scell%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- source radioactive scellée 2, record 1, French, source%20radioactive%20scell%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- source scellée radioactive 3, record 1, French, source%20scell%C3%A9e%20radioactive
correct, feminine noun
- source de rayonnement scellée 4, record 1, French, source%20de%20rayonnement%20scell%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Matière radioactive] scellée dans un boîtier, ou solidaire d'une enveloppe, le boîtier ou l'enveloppe étant suffisamment étanche ou résistant pour empêcher le contact avec la matière radioactive et la dispersion de celle-ci dans les conditions d'emploi pour lesquelles elle a été conçue. 5, record 1, French, - source%20scell%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
source scellée : terme normalisé par l'ISO en 1997. 6, record 1, French, - source%20scell%C3%A9e
Record 1, Key term(s)
- source scellée de rayonnement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2014-11-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sealed source
1, record 2, English, sealed%20source
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sealed radioactive source 2, record 2, English, sealed%20radioactive%20source
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A radioactive nuclear substance in a sealed capsule or in a cover to which the substance is bonded, where the capsule or cover is strong enough to prevent contact with or the dispersion of the substance under the conditions for which the capsule or cover is designed. [Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations and Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations.] 3, record 2, English, - sealed%20source
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A sealed source is] a radioactive prescribed substance sealed in a capsule or having a bonded cover, the capsule or cover being strong enough to prevent contact with and dispersion of the radioactive material under the conditions of use and wear for which it was designed, and includes the capsule or cover. 4, record 2, English, - sealed%20source
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
To remove a sealed source from. 5, record 2, English, - sealed%20source
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
To insert a sealed source into. 5, record 2, English, - sealed%20source
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- source scellée
1, record 2, French, source%20scell%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- source radioactive scellée 2, record 2, French, source%20radioactive%20scell%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance nucléaire radioactive enfermée dans une enveloppe scellée ou munie d'un revêtement auquel elle est liée, l'enveloppe ou le revêtement présentant une résistance suffisante pour empêcher tout contact avec la substance et la dispersion de celle-ci dans les conditions d'emploi pour lesquelles l'enveloppe ou le revêtement a été conçu. [Règlement sur les substances nucléaires et les appareils à rayonnement et Règlement sur les installations nucléaires de catégorie I.] 3, record 2, French, - source%20scell%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Une source scellée se dit d'une] substance réglementée radioactive scellée dans une capsule ou munie d'un couvercle étanche, y compris cette capsule ou ce couvercle, les deux étant assez solides pour empêcher tout contact avec la substance radioactive et toute dispersion de cette substance dans les conditions nominales d'utilisation de l'appareil. 4, record 2, French, - source%20scell%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Enlever une source scellée de. 5, record 2, French, - source%20scell%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Insérer une source scellée dans. 5, record 2, French, - source%20scell%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2004-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radiation Protection
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- radioactive sealed source 1, record 3, English, radioactive%20sealed%20source
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CNSC staff noted that radioactive sealed sources, regulated under a separate CNSC licence, are present on the site, but were not associated with the production of heavy water. 1, record 3, English, - radioactive%20sealed%20source
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Radioprotection
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- source radioactive scellée
1, record 3, French, source%20radioactive%20scell%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Après avoir interrogé OPG [Ontario Power Generation] et le personnel de la CCSN à ce sujet, la Commission a appris qu'il existe des sources radioactives scellées à l'intérieur de la zone autorisée, mais que ces sources sont réglementées aux termes d'un permis distinct délivré à Bruce Power Inc. 1, record 3, French, - source%20radioactive%20scell%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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