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a. INTRODUCTION
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2. STUDY AREA
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a. LOCATION
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3. STUDY METHODOLOGY
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5. RECOMMENDATION
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6. CONCLUSION
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7. REFERENCES
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ABASTRACT
The field trip was managed in Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE),
Ganakbari, Savar, a part of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) is very
much well known for its research work. Data regarding the present scenario of AERE
and the Research Reactor, the production of Radioisotopes and the operation, were
collected by FGD from the officers of this institute. Secondary data were collected and
compara study was done to have a clear concept of this institute, work, future plan.
ABBREVIATION
a. INTRODUCTION
We use natural resources for our daily needs in the various field of our life. But these
resources are limited. So, we have to use something alternative that solve this
problem. Use of atomic energy is such an alternative way which solves our coming
various problems. All kinds of research and development activities of BAEC are
conducted under three research wings: physical sciences, biological sciences and
engineering. The research organizations under physical sciences are: Atomic Energy
Centre, Dhaka, atomic energy research establishment (AERE) at Savar, Institute of Nuclear
Science and Technology, Reactor Operation and Maintenance Unit, Institute of
Electronics and Physical Sciences, Institute of Computer Science, Nuclear Minerals
Unit, Institute of Food and Radiation Biology at AERE
i.To get information about the activities of research reactor and the operation and
maintenance of the reactor.
ii. To know the process of the production of the radioisotopes that are useful in
various sector all over the Bangladesh
iii. To get information how gamma can be detected.
iv. To get information how radioisotopes are being produce in Radioisotope Production
Laboratory
v. To get information how neutron can be produce that has several uses in our
country.
vi. To know the process of neutron activation analysis and its use in environmental as
well as other aspects.
vii. To know information about the activities of the Central Radioactive Waste
Processing and Storage Facility.
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STUDY AREA
c. LOCATION
The study area ‘Atomic Energy Research Establishment’ (AERE) located at Ganakbari,
Savar, 40 km northwest of Dhaka city and 4 km north of National Mausoleum and just
opposite to Dhaka Export Processing Zone(DEPZ).
• AERE clinic
• Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (INST)
STUDY METHODOLOGY
I. In person interview (PI) was taken with the personnel working in different
level of the unit of the Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology and the
Health Physics and Radioactive Waste management.
II. A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was arranged with the key people involved
in the process of the unit operation as well as the workers of different
sectors.
III. Eye Sight Visitation is an important tool for the collection of information
regarding the activities of the unit and I have done this method to collect
data.
IV. I have collected some leaflets and operation manual of the processes and
some brushier from the institute to get more information about the
activities of the AERE.
V. I have also taken some pictures from respective unit of the institute that are
very helpful for me to get information regarding the activities of the
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The basic essentials required to carry out an analysis of samples by NAA are a
source of neutrons, instrumentation suitable for detecting gamma rays, and a
detailed knowledge of the reactions that occur when neutrons interact with target
nuclei.
When materials absorb neutrons, they become radioactive and emit mostly gamma
rays with energies that depend on the material itself. The composition of a material
including the trace amount of impurities present in it can be determined by
measuring emitted gamma radiation this process is known as Neutron Activation
Analysis (NAA).
When a neutron interacts with the target nucleus via a non-elastic collision,a
compound nucleus forms in an excited state. The excitation energy of the
compound nucleus is due to the binding energy of the neutron with the nucleus. The
compound nucleus will almost instantaneously de-excite into a more stable
configuration through emission of one or more characteristic prompt gamma rays.
In many cases, this new configuration yields a radioactive nucleus which also de-
excites by emission of one or more characteristic delayed gamma rays, but at a
much slower rate according to the unique half-life of the radioactive nucleus.
Artificial radioactive isotopes, known also as radioisotopes, were produced for the
first time in 1933 by the French physicists Irène and Frédéric Joliot-Curie.
Radioisotopes are prepared by the bombardment of naturally occurring atoms with
nuclear particles, such as neutrons, electrons, protons, and alpha particles using
particle accelerators.
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-β (87%) -β,γ ( 0.00009%)
Mo99 Ru90
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γ
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( 12.5%)
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*A filtration module, comprised of three steel filtration columns (filled with cation-
exchange resin, anion-exchange resin and clinoptilolite respectively), and
* An ultra-filtration module (comprising an ultra-filtration apparatus for removing the
last traces of activity, if any, in the form of particles).
RECOMMENDATION
CONCLUSION
I was impressed by their activities and I am so much pleased to visit the area of the
AERE.I saw that some people are working without taking any kind of safety
measures. I think that this can cause an accident during the operation of the unit
activities. So I want say that the authority must be aware about it.
I also saw that there are no proper implementation of government’s rules and
regulations. I hope the government will be aware about implementing the respective
rules and regulations in that area.I wish a sound environment free from any kind of
water, air and soil pollution which is really safe for the people and the country of
present generation as well as for the future generation.
REFERENCES
1. Some leaflets and brushier that published by the authority of the BAEC and
AERE.
2. S.S. DARA, Environmental chemistry and pollution control.
3. Guide to the Environmental Conservation Act 1995 and Rules 1997.
4. KRISHNAN KANNAN, Fundamentals of Environmental Pollution.
5. D.K. ASTHANA , MEERA ASTHANA, Environment Problems & Solutions.
6. Daily News paper