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GAMMA COUNTING [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Properties of Fuels
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- active gamma scanning
1, record 1, English, active%20gamma%20scanning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The function of the Rod Scanning Unit is to check for alpha contamination on the fuel rods, to inspect the pellet stacking inside the fuel rods, and to assess pellet-to-pellet variations in the rods. After receipt and identification of a rod tray, each rod is sequentially inspected. Each rod passes successively through three measuring cells :Gamma transmission cell for inspecting internal pellet stacking. Alpha counting cell for performing an alpha contamination check. Active gamma scanning cell for assessing plutonium content. 1, record 1, English, - active%20gamma%20scanning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Propriétés des combustibles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gammascanning actif
1, record 1, French, gammascanning%20actif
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- scrutation gamma active 2, record 1, French, scrutation%20gamma%20active
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] des techniques spécifiques sont mises en œuvre : radiographie, radiographie numérique, contrôle par ultrasons pour vérifier la santé interne de soudures, gammascanning (actif ou passif), gammagraphie, et autres pour vérifier le contenu des crayons, test d'étanchéité à l'hélium. Le gammascanning actif consiste à activer légèrement la matière fissile (235U) à l'aide d'une source de neutrons puis à en mesurer l'effet par comptage du rayonnement gamma rétrodiffusé qui est proportionnel au contenu en 235U, on vérifie ainsi l'enrichissement mais aussi l'absence d'anomalies dimensionnelles, d'éclats ou autres manques de matière fissile. 1, record 1, French, - gammascanning%20actif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-06-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Remote Sensing
- Cartography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gamma-ray spectrometer
1, record 2, English, gamma%2Dray%20spectrometer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GRS 2, record 2, English, GRS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gamma ray spectrometer 3, record 2, English, gamma%20ray%20spectrometer
correct, standardized
- GRS 2, record 2, English, GRS
correct
- GRS 2, record 2, English, GRS
- gamma spectrometer 4, record 2, English, gamma%20spectrometer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument for determining the energy distribution of gamma rays. 5, record 2, English, - gamma%2Dray%20spectrometer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation at the short-wavelength, or high-frequency, end of the electromagnetic(EM) spectrum, which ranges from gamma rays(short) to radio(long). The study and analysis of gamma-ray spectra for scientific and technical use is called gamma spectroscopy, and gamma-ray spectrometers are the instruments which observe and collect such data. Because the energy of each photon of EM radiation is proportional to its frequency, gamma rays have sufficient energy that they are typically observed by counting individual photons. 2, record 2, English, - gamma%2Dray%20spectrometer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The gamma-ray spectrometer is used for detecting iron, magnesium titanium, thorium and potassium. It is also used for identifying samples of unknown composition. 6, record 2, English, - gamma%2Dray%20spectrometer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gamma ray spectrometer: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). 7, record 2, English, - gamma%2Dray%20spectrometer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Télédétection
- Cartographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- spectromètre gamma
1, record 2, French, spectrom%C3%A8tre%20gamma
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- spectromètre à rayons gamma 2, record 2, French, spectrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20rayons%20gamma
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil qui permet de déterminer le spectre d'énergie des rayons gamma. 3, record 2, French, - spectrom%C3%A8tre%20gamma
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les spectromètres à rayons gamma actuels permettent de donner une analyse précise [...] et rapide de la concentration en uranium, thorium et potassium dans les roches ou les sols. [...] Les spectromètres à rayons gamma fonctionnent sur le même principe que le scintillomètre à l'exception qu'ils utilisent les caractéristiques relatives à l'intensité ou l'énergie spécifique des rayons gamma des isotopes radioactifs. 4, record 2, French, - spectrom%C3%A8tre%20gamma
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spectromètre gamma : terme normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI). 5, record 2, French, - spectrom%C3%A8tre%20gamma
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Radiación electromagnética
- Teledetección
- Cartografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- espectrómetro gamma
1, record 2, Spanish, espectr%C3%B3metro%20gamma
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gamma counting
1, record 3, English, gamma%20counting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - gamma%20counting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- comptage gamma
1, record 3, French, comptage%20gamma
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - comptage%20gamma
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-11-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- passive non-destructive method
1, record 4, English, passive%20non%2Ddestructive%20method
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The passive non-destructive methods are essentially methods of spectrometry of the gamma radiation emitted by the body, counting the neutrons emitted during the spontaneous fission of the actinides contained in the body, or calorimetry. 1, record 4, English, - passive%20non%2Ddestructive%20method
Record 4, Key term(s)
- passive non destructive method
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- méthode non destructive passive
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20non%20destructive%20passive
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mesures nucléaires non destructives passives sont utilisées lorsque les rayonnements émis spontanément par le contaminant ont une intensité et un parcours moyen dans la matrice (ou dans la matière) suffisants pour être détectés [...] Parmi les méthodes non destructives passives, ce sont principalement la spectrométrie gamma et le comptage neutronique qui sont les plus employées. La tomographie d'émission photonique est aussi une technique de mesure non destructive passive utilisée pour le contrôle et la caractérisation d'objets radioactifs. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20non%20destructive%20passive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2000-08-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Scientific Instruments
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- radiation survey meter
1, record 5, English, radiation%20survey%20meter
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- survey meter 2, record 5, English, survey%20meter
correct, standardized
- radiation measuring instrument 3, record 5, English, radiation%20measuring%20instrument
correct
- radiation survey instrument 4, record 5, English, radiation%20survey%20instrument
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an instrument that is capable of measuring radiation dose rates. [Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations; Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations] 5, record 5, English, - radiation%20survey%20meter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Survey meters capable of measuring dose rates between 20 µSv per hour and 100 mSv per hour (i.e., between 2 mR per hour and 10 R per hour) must be available to an operator. 6, record 5, English, - radiation%20survey%20meter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In addition to analysis, the lab staff members are responsible for all of the radiation-measuring instruments used by inspectors, such as gamma survey meters and alpha counting equipment. 3, record 5, English, - radiation%20survey%20meter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radiation survey meter; survey meter: terms standardized by the Canadian Committee for the Standardization of Nuclear Terminology. 7, record 5, English, - radiation%20survey%20meter
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- radiamètre
1, record 5, French, radiam%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil conçu pour mesurer des débits de dose de rayonnement. [Règlement sur les substances nucléaires et les appareils à rayonnement; Règlement sur les installations nucléaires et l'équipement réglementé de catégorie II] 2, record 5, French, - radiam%C3%A8tre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En plus des analyses, le laboratoire est responsable de tous les radiamètres des inspecteurs, comme les gammamètres et les compteurs de particules alpha. 3, record 5, French, - radiam%C3%A8tre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 1995-01-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Radiation Protection
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- alpha counting equipment
1, record 6, English, alpha%20counting%20equipment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to analysis, the lab staff members are responsible for all of the radiation-measuring instruments used by inspectors, such as gamma survey meters and alpha counting equipment. 1, record 6, English, - alpha%20counting%20equipment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Radioprotection
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- compteur de particules alpha
1, record 6, French, compteur%20de%20particules%20alpha
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En plus des analyses, le laboratoire est responsable de tous les radiamètres des inspecteurs, comme les gammamètres et les compteurs de particules alpha. 1, record 6, French, - compteur%20de%20particules%20alpha
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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