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SAEP-1141
Radiation Protection for Industrial Radiography
8 December 2010
Scope................................................................ 3
Conflicts and Deviations.................................... 3
Applicable Documents...................................... 3
ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)... 4
Contacting Inspection Department
Radiation Protection Officer (ID-RPO)........... 4
Radiation Risk Assessment.............................. 4
Personnel.......................................................... 5
Permits.............................................................. 9
Radioactive Source Storage Facilities............ 10
Equipment and Materials................................ 13
Dose Limits..................................................... 21
Restricted Access to Radiation Areas............. 23
Transportation................................................. 26
Protection of Radioactive Sources.................. 29
Handling Sealed Sources............................... 30
Emergency Procedure.................................... 33
Requirements Specific
to Contract Radiographic Services............... 37
Violations and Incidents
Administrative Response.............................. 38
Records........................................................... 41
Record Responsibility..................................... 42
ID-Personnel Duties and Responsibilities....... 44
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Scope
This procedure covers the minimum requirements for safe use, handling, storage, and
transport of ionizing radiation producing equipment and materials used for Industrial
Radiography in compliance with the requirements of GI-0150.003 and shall be
applicable to all organizations and personnel utilizing ionizing radiation sources on
Company property (see definitions) for the purpose of industrial radiography.
The requirements contained herein are subject to change based on revisions and
clarifications issued by the Regulatory Authority, King Abdulaziz City for Science and
Technology (KACST).
For the purposes of this procedure, the title Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is
herein after referred to as Radiation Protection Officer (RPO). With regards to this
procedure and compliance with National Regulations, the titles, RSO and RPO are
identical in all respects including duties, responsibilities and obligations.
Direct all requests to deviate from this procedure in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Supervisor of Radiation Protection Unit (RPU)
of Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
2.2
Any conflicts between this procedure and other Saudi Aramco Engineering
Standards (SAESs), Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Standard
Drawings (SASDs), industry standards, codes, and forms shall be resolved in
writing through the Supervisor of Radiation Protection Unit (RPU) of
Environmental Protection Department (EPD).
Applicable Documents
The following is a summary of the Saudi Aramco documents and industrial standards
that have been mentioned within this procedure:
3.1
SAEP-370
SAEP-1140
SAEP-1142
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General Instructions
GI-0002.100
GI-0150.003
Other Documents
KACST
3.2
Implementation of ALARA
For the application of ALARA principle (see definitions) the user of this procedure is
advised that any unnecessary radiation dose is not acceptable and that it is the
responsibility of all those working with or handling sources of radiation to work in a
manner that limits exposure to radiation to themselves and to others. Every reasonably
achievable means to reduce radiation exposure shall be taken. Under no circumstance is
urgency to complete a task justification not to take reasonable measures to reduce
radiation dose. The user of this procedure should contact the RPO any time he feels
that demands compromise obligation to meet the concepts of ALARA.
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6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
In the event that the assignment involves techniques not normally encountered
by the technicians, the technician is to be provided with additional information
(verbal or in writing) related to the risks.
Personnel
7.1
Principal Personnel
The Saudi Aramco Inspection Department maintains a tiered organization of
personnel either exclusively assigned to Radiation Protection or having a
significant portion of their duties and responsibilities related to Radiation
Protection. The minimum safety requirement or expectation when you perform
RT examination are approved equipments, work permits, survey of the
projector, inspection of equipment, set-up test area and constant surveillance or
examination. The duties, responsibilities and where applicable, qualifications of
the department's radiation protection personnel are included in Section 21 of this
procedure and GI-0150.003. Followings are the main personnel responsible for
running the radiation protection program for industrial radiography within Saudi
Aramco Inspection Department:
7.1.1
Department Manager
As defined by KACST, the Department Manager is the Director of
Facility and has the ultimate authority in Department matters dealing
with Radiation Protection.
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
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7.2.2
7.2.1.2
7.2.1.3
7.2.2.2
7.2.2.3
7.2.2.4
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7.2.2.5
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7.2.4
Crew
2 technicians
4 technicians *
2 technicians
Min 4 technicians
* At least one member of the radiographic crew using Co-60 shall have authorization for
Co-60 on the Radiographer's permit.
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Permits
8.1
Work Permit
At least one member of a Radiographic crew should be in possession of a valid
Work Permit Receiver's card.
Only Hot Work permits shall be used unless all equipment including the Survey
Meter is certified intrinsically safe.
Note:
8.2
8.3
8.3.2
8.3.3
8.4
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8.3.2.1
8.3.2.2
The use of radioactive source storage pits require the provision of handling devices
such as rope & hook, chain & hook, or pole & hook to enable personnel insert and
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9.1
9.2
9.1.2
9.1.3
9.1.4
9.1.5
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was issued to, where it is located at all times, and when returned and
by who.
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.2.4
9.2.5
Permits for temporary storage facilities are issued for a period not to
exceed 6 months subject to renewal and must be posted along with the
approved radiation protection procedure on the surrounding fence.
9.2.6
The temporary storage pit shall be removed and the area restored to preinstallation condition on or before expiration of the permit. Removal is
the responsibility of the organization the permit is issued to.
9.2.7
9.2.8
9.3
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9.2.8.1
9.2.8.2
9.2.8.3
Offshore Storage
9.3.1
9.3.2
9.3.3
9.3.4
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monitoring devices are not required for X-ray equipment when securely
disconnected from power, with key removed and when such equipment do not
include any gamma-ray sources.
Each individual radiation worker shall have in his possession and in use:
TLDs, and Electronic Pocket Dosimeters (or Alarm Rate Meters with Pocket
Dosimeter) shall be worn on the trunk of the body (preferably at chest level).
10.1.1
TLD
10.1.1.1
10.1.1.2
10.1.1.3
10.1.1.4
10.1.1.5
10.1.1.6
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10.1.3
10.1.2.1
10.1.2.2
10.1.3.2
10.1.3.3
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10.1.4.2
10.1.4.3
10.1.4.4
10.1.4.5
All Radiation survey meters issued for use shall have been
calibrated within the past six (6) months, or when repairs or
adjustments are made. Calibration shall be performed by an
approved, independent agency. A calibration label shall be
affixed to the instrument showing the calibration agency
and date and record of calibration and maintenance
maintained.
10.1.4.6
10.2.1
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10.3
10.4
Radiographic Equipment
10.4.1
10.4.1.2
10.4.1.3
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10.4.2
10.4.1.4
10.4.1.5
10.4.1.6
X-Ray Equipment
10.4.2.1
10.4.2.2
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10.4.2.3.2
10.4.2.3.3
10.4.2.4
10.4.2.5
10.4.2.6
Dose Limits
The following establishes the maximum personnel dose limits. The limits established
below do not imply that reaching dose limits is acceptable. In accordance with ALARA
principle it is the responsibility of the individual to reduce the dose level anywhere
possible.
Notes: 1) The official documents for reference to radiation dose limits are GI-0150.003 and the
KACST regulations.
2) Any unnecessary radiation dose is unacceptable. Therefore, the limits defined below
are the lower limit of "unacceptability". Application of ALARA principle is mandatory.
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Occupational
11.1.1
Annual Limit
Whole Body:
20 mSv (2 Rem)
11.2
11.1.2.2
11.1.2.2.2
11.1.2.2.3
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20 mSv (2 Rem)
Occupational
Non-Occupational
12.2
Controlled Area
12.1.1
12.1.2
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Warning Signs
A minimum of four (4) free-standing radiation warning signs shall be
posted at the Controlled Area boundary so that warning is provided for
all approachable directions. In complex locations where equipment
and structures can obscure observation of the warning signs, additional
signs shall be used so that warning is provided for all directions and
point of entry to the controlled area.
When the radiographic exposure device is elevated such as on a
platform, in a confined space, or in a ditch, an additional sign shall be
placed at the point of entry.
Signs shall have a minimum height of 1 meter. Radiation warning
shall be in both Arabic and English languages and have the
international radiation trefoil symbol. Signs used in subdued lighting
conditions shall be reflective.
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12.3.4
12.3.4.2
12.3.4.3
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Transportation
13.1
Vehicle Transportation
13.1.1
13.1.2
13.1.3
13.1.4
13.1.5
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13.1.6
13.1.7
13.1.8
13.1.9
13.1.10 Two vehicles equally equipped are required for the transport of
Cobalt-60 radiographic projectors.
13.1.11 Personnel required for transport of radiographic projectors is primarily
governed by the number of individuals required to physically transfer
the equipment from one vehicle to another. Typically, only one
individual is required for the transport (no radiographic assignments)
of Ir-192 radiographic projectors. Cobalt-60 projectors typically
require 4 individuals to move without the aid of lifting devices. In
addition to the two drivers for the vehicles involved in the transport of
Co-60, additional personnel shall be available within a distance having
a travel time of not more than one hour to assist in movement of the
projector provided transport personnel have radio or mobile phone
communications. Otherwise, the minimum number of personnel
required for transport of Co-60 is four.
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13.3
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Air Transportation
13.2.1
13.2.2
13.2.3
13.2.4
Water Transportation
13.3.1
13.3.2
13.3.3
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14.2
Storage
14.1.1
14.1.2
14.1.3
14.2.2
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location of use, the receiving crew names, and name of requester with
contact phone number. If the transfer occurs between shifts, the Area
RPO must perform and document the required "Daily Inspection".
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General
15.1.1
15.1.2
15.1.3
In no case should the levels of radiation for the surveys noted above
exceed the following limits:
15.1.3.1 When a radioactive source is returned to its shielded position
inside the storage camera, the radiation level 15 cm (6 inches)
from any surface shall not exceed the limitations set forth by
the manufacturer of the equipment.
15.1.3.2 When a radioactive source is in its shielded position inside
the radiographic projector, the maximum at any exterior
surface, shall not exceed 2 mSv (200 mR) per hour, or shall
not exceed 0.1 mSv (10 mR) per hour at 1 meter from any
exterior surface.
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Radiographic Equipment
15.1.4.1 Each radiographer is responsible for checking his own
radiographic equipment (projectors, wind-outs, and
extensions) prior to each day's assignment.
The following are operational steps that should be used when
operating radiographic projectors at the beginning of a work
assignment:
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Turn the locking device to the connect position and disconnect source pigtail, replace the cap,
and turn the locking device to its locked position and remove the key
(this locks the radiographic projector).
Note:
Source surveys should always be made before, during and after each exposure
and when loading and/or unloading a radiographic projector.
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Source Changes
The ID-RPO or authorized individual appointed by the ID-RPO, will
be responsible for supervising or conducting radioactive source
changes for equipment owned or in the custody of Saudi Aramco.
Changing sources will be performed in accordance with the
manufacturer's or vendor's approved procedures and equipment.
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Emergency Procedure
16.1
16.2
16.3
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Incident Reporting
16.4.1
Notification
Prepare the Notification Report
(See Appendix 9)
Preliminary Reporting
Preliminary reporting shall be prepared using Appendix 10 and issued
by the User RPO within 2 business days to the ID-RPO and RPU/EPD.
(see form for address, fax and email information).
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Final Reporting
User RPO shall prepare a
final report*
RPU/EPD
will review
the report
Final report shall also contain both immediate causes and root causes.
The investigation team shall determine root causes using a structured
root cause analysis technique; refer to the Loss Prevention Department
for methodology.
- Notification and reporting to ID and RPU/EPD is the responsibility of
the source licensee. Notification and reporting incidents of Saudi
Aramco owned sources to KACST should be performed through
RPU/EPD.
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User Definition
For the purpose of notification and reporting, USER is defined as:
16.4.4.1
16.4.4.2
16.4.4.3
16.4.4.4
16.4.4.5
16.4.4.6
16.5
16.6
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Regulatory Authority
The contractor shall maintain full compliance with the National Radiation
Protection regulations and current revisions thereto and subsequent requirements
issued by the Saudi Arabia Government's Regulatory Authority.
17.2
Procedure Approval
17.2.1
17.2.2
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17.4
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Contractor RPO
17.4.1
17.4.2
The contractor shall submit and receive Plant Access approval for the
Contractor's RPO(s) for each site where the Contractor's radiation
workers will be assigned.
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expired radiation safety permit, failure to control radiation area, failure to use
survey meter, insufficient safety awareness of technicians and procedures errors
especially the safety procedures of contractor provided radiography and NDT
service. In addition to the response required for the incident as defined in this
procedure, action taken in response to the violation may, depending on the
severity of the incident, warrant stricter response and may include one or more
of the following depending on the circumstances, severity of the violation and
findings of the ID-RPO.
18.1.1
18.1.2
18.1.3
18.1.4
18.1.5
18.1.6
18.1.7
b)
c)
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18.3
18.2.1
18.2.2
18.2.3
18.2.4
18.2.5
18.2.6
18.2.7
18.2.8
18.2.9
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18.3.2
18.3.3
18.3.4
Records
The following records shall be maintained and secured in such a manner to rule out
alteration, omissions or additions. The records shall be entered in the format, contain
the data and maintained for the duration specified by the Saudi Government regulatory
authority (KACST). These records are:
19.1
19.2
19.3
19.4
19.5
19.6
19.7
19.8
19.9
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survey instruments
19.10 Records of receipt and transfer of sealed sources
19.11 Records showing the receipts and transfers of sealed sources and devices using
DU for shielding shall be maintained and retained for 10 years after it is made.
Records must include the date, the name of the individual making the record,
radionuclide, activity Bq. (or Ci) or mass (for DU), and manufacturer, model,
and serial number of each sealed source and/or device, as appropriate.
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Record Responsibility
The following defines the responsible organizations and retention for maintaining records.
While subject to change from time to time, the general rule for record retention is:
Dose Data:
30 years
Summary Data:
30 years
Equipment Data:
10 years
Calibration Data:
10 years
(Refer to KACST Regulations for details) Records are to be kept in active files (not
archived) in a manner that will assure ready access, security from loss, fire, and mishap,
and clearly identifiable.
20.1
20.2
Proponent Organization
Any organization that has radiation sources (gamma or X-ray) whether secured
independently or through the Inspection Department and/or technicians
classified, as radiation workers must maintain relevant records defined above.
This shall include, but not necessarily limited to, receipt, return and daily
utilization of sources, daily dosimetry records, instruments and calibration data
for survey instruments issued to purchased and used by the Proponent
Organization, and radiation surveys of work location.
Proponent Organizations utilizing radiation sources provided by ID shall
forward copies of the Daily Utilization Log to the ID-RPO no later than the 15th
of each month following the month of activity.
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20.3.2
20.4
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When a NDT Service Provider works on Saudi Aramco property during any
Calendar Year, said NDT Service Provider shall provide Quarterly Summary
Reports to the Saudi Aramco ID-RPO on or before the 15th of the month
following each quarter that includes:
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20.4.1
20.4.2
20.4.3
21.2
21.1.1
21.1.2
21.2.2
21.2.3
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21.2.4
21.2.5
21.2.6
21.2.7
21.2.8
21.2.9
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21.4
21.3.2
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21.5
21.4.2
21.4.3
21.4.4
21.4.4.2
21.4.5
21.4.6
21.4.7
21.4.8
21.6
21.5.1
Under the direct supervision of the Area RPO, assists in the daily
fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities of the Area RPO.
21.5.2
Issuer/Receiver
(or Area RPO)
21.6.1
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21.6.2
21.6.3
21.6.4
21.6.5
21.6.6
21.6.7
21.6.8
Radiographer
21.7.1
Receives Assignment
21.7.2
Dosimetry
21.7.3
21.7.2.1
21.7.2.2
21.7.3.2
21.7.3.3
21.7.3.4
21.7.3.5
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21.7.4
21.7.5
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21.7.4.2
21.7.4.3
Loads Projector
21.7.5.1
21.7.5.2
21.7.5.3
21.7.6.2
21.7.6.3
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21.7.6.4
21.7.6.5
21.7.6.6
Completion of Assignment
21.7.7.1
21.7.7.2
21.7.7.3
21.7.7.4
21.7.8.2
21.7.8.3
21.7.8.4
21.7.8.5
Revision Summary
Major revision.
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of ionizing radiation. Alarms are set at a preset level typically 2m Sv/hr (200 m Rem/hr)
or 5 mSv/hr (500 mRem/hr) depending on the application and are not user adjustable.
EPD: Saudi Aramco Environmental Protection Department.
Exposure Device (radiographic projector): A Class "B" container specifically
designed to contain and for the exposure of radioactive material for industrial
radiography. Any shielded sealed source that may be moved or changed from the
shielded to unshielded position for purposes of making a radiographic exposure.
General Public: Any individual, employee or otherwise not specifically authorized to
work as a radiation worker. Further, for the purpose of access to facilities or location
where radioactive material is stored, in use, or transported, any duly authorized
radiation worker not in possession of required personal dosimetry shall be classified for
the purposes of at that time as General Public with the applicable radiation dose limits.
High Radiation Area: Any area, with levels of radiation in which a major portion of
the human body could receive a dose in excess of 1 mSv/hr (100 milli-Rem / hour).
ID-RPO: Inspection Department Radiation Protection Officer
Inspection Department: As used in this procedure applies to the Saudi Aramco
Inspection Department.
Isotope: An interchangeable term with "source" that is used to describe a radioactive
material that produces ionizing radiation.
NDT: Nondestructive Testing (same as NDE which is Nondestructive Examination).
Non-radiation worker: Any individual who may or may not be associated with the
radiographic operation not authorized to be in the radiation area. Such individuals are
not monitored (TLD) and therefore are not classified as a radiation worker.
Personal Radiation Alarm: An electronic device capable of detecting ionizing
radiation and providing an audible alarm at a prescribed threshold. There are two basic
types being the Rate Alarm Meter and Electronic Pocket Dosimeter. The Rate Alarm
Meter is a device with alarm only whereas the Electronic Pocket Dosimeter provides the
functionality of a pocket dosimeter with dose display and alarm.
Radiation Incident: An occurrence which is not part of the planned operational
activities associated with the use, storage, handling or transportation of a radiation
source and has the potential of causing loss of control of a radiation source,
compromising integrity of a radiation source, causing radioactive contamination or
exposing humans to radiation.
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EAD
FQD
LPD
NDT
Nondestructive Testing
OID
PD
Pocket Dosimeter
PMT
RPO
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RPP
RPU
RSO
RT
Radiographic Testing
TI
Transport Index
TLD
Thermolumeniscence Dosimeter
TIS
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Manager
EPD
874-7236
Manager
Inspection Dept.
874-6600
EPD
Radiation
Protection Unit
873-6428
873-5561
Inspection Dept.
RPO
872-0233
05-0535-6723
Assistant
Inspection Dept.
RPO
872-0415
05-5584-2960
Area RPO
Ras Tanura
673-7818
Area RPO
Abqaiq
572-2483
Area RPO
Dhahran
872-0233
Area RPO
Riyadh Ref
01-285-1510
Area RPO
Jeddah Ref
02-427-3533
Assistant
Area RPO
673-7818
Assistant
Area RPO
572-2483
Assistant
Area RPO
872-0415
Assistant
Area RPO
01-285-1510
Assistant
Area RPO
02-427-3533
Assistant
Area RPO
Udahliyah
577-8044
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=
=
=
rem to Sv
0.1 mrem
100 mrem
100 rem
1 mrem
1 rem
=
=
10 Sv
10 mSv
Activity Units
1 Becquerel = 1 dps (disintegration per second)
1 Curie = 37 Billion (37 x 109) dps
Curies to Becquerel
Becquerel to Curies
1 Ci
37 kBq
1 Bq
27 Ci
1 mCi
37 MBq
1 kBq
27 Ci
1 Ci
1 kCi
TBq
=
=
=
37 GBq
37 TBq
27 Ci
1 MBq
1 GBq
=
=
27 Ci
27 mCi
Units: prefixes
Submultiples
-3
10
Prefix
Symbol
Multiples
Prefix
Symbol
10
kilo
mega
milli
10
micro
10
10-9
nano
109
giga
10-12
pico
1012
tera
-6
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Useful Formulas
A= N e t
A= A0 2 t /T 1/2
Where
A : Represent the activity due to the Number of radioactive nuclide.
N : Original number of the radioactive atoms in the sample
A0 : Original activity .
Units of Activity :
1 Ci = 3.7 X 10 10 Bq
Where :
Ci : is the old unit of activity called Curie .
Bq : is the SI unit of activity called Becquerel
Radioactive Decay Constant ( )
The relation between the half life, T1/2 and the decay constant is given by:
T = ln 2 / = 0.693 /
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Radiation Protection for Industrial Radiography
From:
Fax:
Saudi Aramco
Inspection Department
Operations Inspection Div. NDT Unit
Attn: Supervisor NDT Unit
cc: Inspection Dept. RPO
03-873-4288
Date:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________
Project Data
Title:
Location:
Scope of Work:
Duration Estimate:
From:
To:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________
Principal Contractor
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
______________________________________________________________________
_____________
NDT Contractor
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
RSO/RPO Name:
Phone:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Job Data
Projector:
Planned Quantity:
Storage Location:
Radiographic Crews:
Planned Quantity:
Supervisor(s):
Work Locations:
Pipelines
In-Plant
Off-Site
Lay-Down Yard
On-Site
Permit:
Fabrication Yard
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Radiation Protection for Industrial Radiography
To:
Cc:
Fax:
872-0233
Date:
Project Title:
BI/JO:
Project Location:
Contact Name
Phone:
Fax:
Expected Duration:
Prime Contractor:
Contact Name
Phone:
Fax:
Storage Location:
NDT Contractor:
Address:
1st Emergency Contact
Phone:
Alt:
nd
2 Emergency Contact
Phone:
Alt:
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Warning Sign
Warning Sign
Ground Plate
Warning Sign
Warning Sign
Warning Sign
Entrance Gate
with lock
10 ft.
Warning Sign
Permit Posted
On Fence
1 ft.
10 ft.
Source Pit
Ground
Plate
4 ft.
Seal Welded
Bottom Plate
Warning Sign
Maximum Content: 3 Projectors with a combined maximum source activity of 200 Ci.
Sand Barrier: Physical barrier 2 ft. high affixed directly to the fence around the full
perimeter including gate.
Cover Plate: With 2" seal welded lip to minimize sand ingress into pit
Coating: Primer coat and top coat both inside and outside.
Security: Heavy duty hinges welded between cover and pipe. Hinge pin
should be non removable. Keys maintained only by authorized
Radiographic Technicians with valid permits. Pit shall be located in
a secured area unless otherwise specifically approved.
Warning signs: Radiation warning signs to be in both Arabic and English Languages.
Location Guidelines: Temporary radioactive storage pit shall be located in a restricted
area, at least 100 ft (30.5 m) from plant facilities, located crosswind,
away from vehicular traffic, in a fenced and locked area within Saudi
Aramco facilities.
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Time:
Area:
Incident Type:
Technicians:
Name:
ID:
Permit
Emp:
Dose
Name:
ID:
Permit
Emp:
Dose
Name:
ID:
Permit
Emp:
Dose
Name:
ID:
Permit
Emp:
Dose
Type:
Activity:
S/N
Source data:
Projector data:
Owner Co:
Phone:
Type:
S/N
Incident
Location
Brief
Description of
Incident
Brief
Description of
Incident Action
Taken
Name:
ID:
Phone:
Notification by:
Employer/Org:
Date/Time
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Radiation Protection for Industrial Radiography
Inspection Department
Inspection Department Radiation Protection Officer
Operations Inspection Division / NDT Unit
Tel: 872-0415/ 872-0233 Fax: 872-0123
Incident date:
Time:
Area:
Type of Practice:
Industrial Radiography
Nuclear Gauges
Well Logging
Medical
Other (Specify): ___________________________________________________________
Incident Type:
Source Data:
Type:
Activity:
Sealed
S/N
Unsealed
Licensed To:
RPO in Charge
SA Proponent
Organization (If
different than owner)
Name:
Name:
Contact:
Org Code:
Phone:
Phone:
Fax:
Projector data:
Type:
S/N
Personnel Involved
Name:
ID:
Emp:
Dose
Name:
ID:
Emp:
Dose
Name:
ID:
Emp:
Dose
Name:
Contamination Area
(If occurs)
Brief Description of
Incident
Brief Description of
Action Taken
ID:
Emp:
Dose
Notification by:
Name:
Employer/Org:
ID:
Phone:
Date/Time
Instructions: Fax Report within 2 Working Days to: Inspection Department Radiation Protection Officer 872-0233
Radiation protection Unit of EPD : 876-0330
Email Address:
Inspection Dept: thomas.scales@aramco.com
motairms@aramco.com
Radiation protection Unit of EPD.
rafat.nassar@aramco.com
michael.cowie@aramco.com
ahmed.siari@aramco.com
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