Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – With or including a luminophor
Patent
1996-02-29
1998-01-06
Porta, David P.
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
With or including a luminophor
250362, G01T 120
Patent
active
057058180
ABSTRACT:
A method of monitoring for radioactive contamination of scrap contained in a railroad car comprises the steps of detecting the presence of a moving railroad car. The railroad car is scanned for radioactive contamination upon being detected, and scanning continues thereafter. The identification of the railroad car is then determined by an RFID system. The scintillator scanning for radiation is deactivated when the vehicle is no longer detected. Once scanning is completed, then a determination is made whether the scanned vehicle is contaminated with radiation, and an indication that the vehicle is contaminated is made in that event.
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Johnston Floyd A.
Kelbel Clinton J.
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Hanig Richard
Porta David P.
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