Results of the radiological surveillance service in metals in Santiago de Cuba during the period 2012-2020

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Reinaldo Griñán Torres
Celia A. Caveda Ramos
Enma O. Ramos Viltre
Dolores Alonso Abad

Abstract

 


The present work shows the results achieved by the Service in DESEQUIP Santiago de Cuba during the period 2012 - 2020. In order to achieve these results, a series of measures were adopted to increase the efficiency of radiological surveillance.


During this period, a total of 1 660 containers (36 500 ton) were measured, and 75 pieces contaminated with radioactive material were detected, and only one scrap container was radioactive material detected in the destination country, therefore the effectiveness of surveillance radiological of the scrap was 99.94 %.


The results of the Service in Santiago de Cuba during the indicated period showed that the main objective set by the Regulatory Body was fulfilled, which is to minimize the possibility that the scrap metal contaminated with radioactivity is processed and then contaminated products for use and consumption are produced, and it also contributed to the prevention of transboundary movement of radioactive material.


 

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Griñán Torres, R., Caveda Ramos, C. A., Ramos Viltre, E. O., & Alonso Abad, D. (1). Results of the radiological surveillance service in metals in Santiago de Cuba during the period 2012-2020. Nucleus, (72), 18-22. Retrieved from http://nucleus.cubaenergia.cu/index.php/nucleus/article/view/768
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Panorama Nuclear

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