What is BS EN 61577-3-Specific requirements for radon decay product measuring instruments about?
BS EN 61577 is a European standard on radiation protection instrumentation that discusses the radon and radon decay product measuring instruments to ensure protection against radiations.
BS EN 61577-3 is the third part of the BS EN 61577 series that describes the specific requirements for instruments measuring the volumetric activity of airborne short-lived radon decay products and/or their ambient potential alpha-energy concentration outdoors, in dwellings, and in workplaces including underground mines.
BS EN 61577-3 applies to all types of electronic instruments that are based on grab sampling, continuous sampling technique and electronic integrating measurement methods.
The measurement of activity retained by a sampling device, for example a filtering device, can be performed both during sampling and after the completion of a collection cycle.
Who is BS EN 61577-3-Specific requirements for radon decay product measuring instruments for?
BS EN 61577-3 on specific requirements for radon decay product measuring instruments is useful for:
- Radon decay product measuring instruments manufacturers
- Radon decay product measuring instruments designers
- Radon decay product measuring instruments test personnel
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Risk assessment authorities
- Quality assurance departments
Why should you use BS EN 61577-3-Specific requirements for radon decay product measuring instruments?
Radon is a radioactive trace gas produced by the decay of 226Ra, 223Ra and 224Ra, respectively decay products of 238U, 235U and 232Th which are present in the earth's crust. By decay, radon isotopes (i.e., 222Rn, 219Rn, 220Rn) produce three decay chains, each ending in a stable lead isotope. The radon isotope 220Rn is called thoron1.
BS EN 61577-3 provides you with general design considerations, technical components, test conditions, requirements and test methods concerning radiation detection performance, requirements and test methods concerning air circuit performance, requirements and test methods concerning environmental performance.
The requirements and test methods provided by BS EN 61577-3 assist you in improving the performance and quality of the radon decay product measuring instruments, satisfy end-users expectations and provide the best of its utility and benefits and ensure protection against severe health issues due to radiation.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 61577-3, you can enhance radon decay product measuring instruments’ efficacy and manufacture a standardized product.
