• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제27권2_2호
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• pp.437-443
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• 2024

The purpose of radiological Dispersal Device(RDD) is to kill people by explosives and to cause radiation exposure by dispersing radioactive materials. And It is a form of explosive that combines radioactive materials such as Co-60 and Ir-192 with improvised explosives. In this study, we tested and evaluated whether it was possible to read the internal structure of an explosive using X-rays in a radioactive explosive situation. The improvised explosive device was manufactured using 2 lb of model TNT explosives, one practice detonator, one 9V battery, and a timer switch in a leather briefcase measuring 41×35×10 cm³. The radioactive material used was the Co-60 source used in the low-level gamma ray irradiation device operated at the Advanced Radiation Research Institute of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute. The radiation dose used was gamma ray energy of 1.17 MeV and 1.33 MeV from a Co-60 source of 2208 Ci. The dose rates are divided into 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 Gy/h, and the exposure time was divided into 1, 3, 5, and 10 minutes. Co-60 source was mixed with the manufactured explosive and X-ray image reading was performed. As a result of the experiment, the X-ray image appeared black in all conditions divided by dose rate and time, and it was impossible to confirm the internal structure of the explosive. This is because γ-rays emitted from radioactive explosives have higher energy and stronger penetrating power than X-rays, so it is believed that imaging using X-rays is limited By blackening the film. The results of this study are expected to be used as basic data for research and development of X-ray imaging that can read the internal structure of explosives in radioactive explosive situations.

• 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지구물리탐사학회 2003년도 Proceedings of the international symposium on the fusion technology
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• pp.416-421
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• 2003

To develop an easy, low-cost method for evaluating the degree of weathering by radioactive prospecting, radioactive prospecting and the investigation of the degree of weathering were carried out in the southern Kitakami massif of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, in which weathering granitic rocks was distributed. Fifty outcrops in the study area were selected, and strength of the gamma-rays emitted from the weathering bedrock of $^{40}K,\;^{214}Bi,\;and\;^{208}Tl$ was measured for 15 minutes at each point. At the same points, soil hardness was measured on the surface of the outcrop with a Yamanaka soil penetration tester. In addition, 100cc samples of each outcrop were taken with the sampler. The samples were analyzed by XRD, and the kind of the rock-forming minerals containing K was identified. We then compared the degree of weathering and the radioactive prospecting results by using K as an indicator. The relation between $^{40}K/^{208}Tl$ gamma rays counting rate by the radioactive prospecting and the hardness index showed a positive correlation as a result of the investigation, and the correlation coefficient ($R^2$) was 0.67.Moreover, when $^{40}K/^{208}Tl$ gamma rays counting rate emitted from the bedrock was low, the number of rock-forming mineral species containing K was also low. Thus, it was found that $^{40}K/^{208}Tl$ gamma rays counting rate measured by the radioactive prospecting could be used as an indicator of the degree of weathering.

• 한국방사성폐기물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국방사성폐기물학회 2018년도 추계학술논문요약집
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• pp.539-540
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• 2018

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.389-395
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• 2020

The evaluation of radioactivated components of heavy-ion accelerator facilities affects the safety of radiation management and the exposure dose for workers. and this is an important issue when predicting the disposal cost of waste during maintenance and dismantling of accelerator facilities. In this study, the FLUKA code was used to simulate the proton treatment device nozzle and classify the radio-nuclides and total radioactivity generated by each component over a short period of time. The source term was evaluated using NIST reference beam data, and the neutron flux generated for each component was calculated using the evaluated beam data. Radioactive isotopes caused by generated neutrons were compared and evaluated using nuclide information from the International Radiation Protection Association and the Korea Radioisotope association. Most of the nuclides produced form of beta rays and electron capture, and short-lived nuclides dominated. However, In the case of ⁵⁴Mn, which is a radioactive product of iron, the effect of gamma rays should be considered. In the case of tritium generated from a material with a low atomic number, it is considered that handling care should be taken due to its long half-life.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.309-317
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• 1997

비파괴적인 방법으로 방사성폐기물드럼에 대한 핵종분석을 수행할 때 드럼내 매질에 의한 방사선의 감쇠에 의해 핵종분석장치로 측정한 계수값은 실제 드럼내 방사능에 의한 계수값보다 작게 나타나 결과적으로 방사능의 측정결과가 과소평가된다. 그러므로 드럼내 매질에 의한 감쇠를 보정해 주어야 하는데 감쇠 보정방법은 드럼내 매질의 분포나 매질의 밀도에 따라 달리 적용해야 한다. 본 연구에서는 원자력발전소에서 발생하는 드럼 종류별로 모델드럼을 제작한 후 모델드럼에 표준감마선원을 넣고 핵종분석장치를 이용해 측정을 하여 드럼내 매질의 밀도를 구하였고, 이 값을 실제 매질의 밀도와 비교해 드럼종류에 따라 매질에 의한 최적의 감쇠 보정방법을 결정하였다. 그 결과 잡고체드럼의 경우에는 전송선원 보정방법과 평균밀도 보정방법, 차폐잡고체드럼의 경우 전송선원 보정방법과 두 감마선피크비교 보정방법이 최적의 감쇠 보정방법임을 알 수 있었고, 고밀도드럼인 폐수지, 농축폐액 및 폐필터드럼의 경우에는 평균밀도 보정방법과 두 감마선피크비교 보정방법을 사용해 드럼내 매질의 감쇠를 보정할 수 있다.

• 식품과학과 산업
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.264-276
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• 2020

Ionizing radiation is one of the efficient non-thermal pasteurization methods. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows the use of ionizing radiation to a dose up to 10 kGy for controlling foodborne pathogens and extending the self-life of foods. Recently X-rays, generated on absorption of high energy electrons in an appropriate metal target, have been used commercially for sterilization purposes. X-rays have the advantages of higher penetration power than E-beams and absence of harmful radioactive sources, such as Cobalt-60 or Cesium-137 associated with gamma-rays. That is why it has continued to receive attention as an attractive alternative to gamma-ray or E-beam irradiation. In this article, the potential of X-ray irradiation for controlling foodborne pathogens in various food products and necessary pre-requisite knowledge for the introduction of X-ray irradiation to the Korean food industry will be provided.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제7권6호
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• pp.377-381
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• 2013

최근 시행된 생활주변방사선안전관리법에 제시된 항목들을 분석하고자 하였다. 실험 항목을 우주방사선, 지각방사선, 공정부산물 등으로 나누고, 그에 따른 측정 장소를 상공 8000m의 비행기, 해발 1000m의 산악지대, 지하 15m 건물, 건설 현장, 해발 0m의 바닷가를 선정하였다. 실험결과 우주방사선을 기준으로 상공 8000m 비행기에서는 유효선량이 연간 2.45mSv로 측정되었다. 우주방사선과 지각방사선의 측정 장소로 선정된 해발 1000m 산악지대는 기준점인 0m인 바닷가에 비해 0.17mSv 높게 측정되었다. 공정부산물의 측정 장소로 선정된 건설 현장은 3.32mSv로 실험항목 중 가장 높은 수치를 나타내었다. 이는 완공된 건물 보다 약 5배 정도 높은 선량이라는 것을 알 수 있었다. 해발 0m인 바닷가는 2.89mSv로 측정되었고, 지각 방사선을 기준으로 설정된 지하 15m 건물에서는 2.36mSv로 가장 낮게 측정되었다. 이를 통해, 지하로 내려갈수록 지각 방사선을 많이 받을 것으로 예상되었으나 건물 안에서의 지각 방사선은 크게 영향을 주지 않는 것을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구를 통해 생활주변방사선안전관리법에서 제시된 각 항목들은 ICRP에서 제시한 방사선작업종사자의 연간 유효선량 기준에는 크게 미치지 않았다. 하지만 일반인의 연간 유효선량보다는 약 2~3배 정도 높은 선량인 것을 알 수 있었다. 이를 통해 아직 시행 초기 단계인 생활주변방사선안전관리법에 대한 지속적인 연구와 관심이 필요한 것으로 사료된다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.446-452
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• 2018

To improve the accuracy and safety of irradiation tests in High flux Advanced Neutron Application ReactOr (HANARO), the nuclear energy deposition rate, which is called nuclear heating, was estimated for an irradiation capsule with an iridium sample in the irradiation hole in order. The gamma rays emitted from the radioisotopes (RIs) of the structural materials such as flow tubes of fuel assemblies and heavy water reflector tank were considered as radiation source. Using the ORIGEN2.1 code, emission rates of delayed gamma rays were calculated in consideration of the activation procedure for 8 years and 2 months of HANARO operation. Calculated emission rates were used as a source term of delayed gamma rays in the MCNP6 code. By using the MCNP code, the nuclear heating rates of the irradiation capsules in the inner core, outer core, and heavy water reflector tank were estimated. Calculated nuclear heating in the inner core, outer core, and heavy water reflector tank were 200-260 mW, 80-100 mW, and 10 mW, respectively.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.159-167
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• 2014

국내에서는 2012년 천연방사성핵종이 포함된 가공제품의 규제를 위해 생활주변방사선 안전관리법이 시행되었지만, 해당 가공제품 사용에 대한 인체 피폭선량을 평가할 수 있는 기초자료나 피폭선량 평가기술이 미비하다. 따라서 본 연구는 사용자 피폭선량을 정량적으로 평가하기 위한 방법을 제안하고, 방사선의 종류 및 에너지에 따른 피폭선량 특성의 확인을 목적으로 한다. 피폭선량 평가를 위해서 몬테칼로 방법을 사용한 Monte Carlo N-Particle Extended (MCNPX) 코드를 통해 International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)의 기준팬텀이 전산모사 되었으며, 대표적 천연방사성핵종인 우라늄 계열에서 발생되는 알파선, 베타선, 감마선의 최소, 중간, 최대 에너지가 선원항으로 사용되었다. 연간 유효선량은 가공제품 사용시간 및 사용위치를 고려한 피폭시나리오를 기반으로 평가되었다. 짧은 비정의 알파선 및 베타선은 대부분의 선량을 피부에 전달한 반면, 감마선은 대부분의 장기에 유사한 선량을 전달하였다. 방사능이 $1Bq{\cdot}g^{-1}$ 인 돌침대에 포함된 천연방사성핵종의 함유율이 10%라고 가정하고 한국인 평균 수면시간인 7시간 50분간 돌침대를 사용하였을 때 최대 연간 유효선량은 알파선, 베타선, 감마선에 대해서 각각 0.0222, 0.0836, $0.0101mSv{\cdot}y^{-1}$로 평가되었다.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제63권2호
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• pp.284-290
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• 2014

A fiber-optic beta/gamma dual detector system with two types of sensing probes was fabricated to detect the beta- and gamma-rays simultaneously. As scintillators of the sensing probe type 1, two different inorganic scintillators, $CaF_2(Eu)$ and LYSO(Ce) crystals, were used to obtain the each scintillating efficiency with respect to beta-and gamma-rays and the inherent energy spectra of radioactive isotopes. In the case of the sensing probe type 2, which is composed of two identical inorganic scintillators and a beta shielding material based on the lead, it could discriminate beta- and gamma-rays using a subtraction method. In conclusion, we demonstrated that the proposed fiber-optic beta/gamma dual detector could measure and discriminate beta- and gamma-rays using both energy spectroscopy and subtraction method.