What is BS EN 62618- Spectroscopy-based alarming Personal Radiation Detectors (SPRD) for the detection of illicit trafficking of radioactive material about?
BS EN 62618 is a European standard on the radiation protection instrumentation that discusses the Spectroscopy-based alarming Personal Radiation Detectors (SPRD) for the detection of illicit trafficking of radioactive material to ensure radiation protection.
BS EN 62618 applies to Spectroscopy-based alarming Personal Radiation Detectors (SPRD) which represent a new instrument category between alarming Personal Radiation Devices (PRD) and Radionuclide Identification Devices (RID).
Obtaining operating performance that meets or exceeds the specifications as stated in BS EN 62618 depends upon properly establishing appropriate operating parameters, maintaining calibration, implementing a suitable maintenance program, auditing compliance with quality control requirements, and providing proper training for operating personnel.
Note: BS EN 62618 does not apply to the performance of radiation protection instrumentation which is covered in IEC 61526 and IEC 62401.
Who is BS EN 62618-SPRD for the detection of illicit trafficking of radioactive material for?
BS EN 62618 on SPRD for the detection of illicit trafficking of radioactive material is useful for:
- Spectroscopy-based alarming personal radiation detector manufacturers
- Spectroscopy-based alarming personal radiation detector test personnel
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Quality assurance departments
Why should you use BS EN 62618-SPRD for the detection of illicit trafficking of radioactive material?
SPRDs are advanced PRDs that can be worn on a belt or in a pocket to alert the wearer of the presence of a radiation source. SPRDs provide rapid simultaneous search and identification capability to locate and identify radiation sources. They can discriminate innocent alarms such as Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) or medical radionuclides against industrial sources or Special Nuclear Material. (SNM).
BS EN 62618 provides you with the performance requirements, examples of acceptable test methods and general characteristics, general test conditions, radiological, environmental, mechanical, and electromagnetic characteristics, and much more.
The requirements and test methods provided by BS EN 62618 assist in improving the performance and quality of the SPRD and ensuring protection against severe health issues due to radiation.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 62618, you can enhance the efficacy of the SPRD and manufacture a standardized product.
