Norm Disposal Articles & Analysis
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NORM waste Naturally-occurring Radioactive Materials or NORM occur naturally as the name suggests. However, certain work activities can give rise to significantly enhanced exposures that need to be controlled. For typical NORM material, exceeding the acceptable yearly radiation dose is what is concerning, rather than any immediate health effects. ...
Since then it has been operated to safely treat and dispose of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) arising from plant and equipment, which is a by-product of Imerys’ china clay process. ...
But to be able to completely rule out a harmful effect from NORM sludge it must be disposed of safely. Legally, this is only possible if the waste is free from other compounds such as water, oil or mercury. ...
PureAire Monitoring Systems has broken away from the norm of using disposable sensor cells, and has introduced the groundbreaking technology of a 10+ year maintenance free sensor. Disposable sensor cells have been an international standard in oxygen monitors for decades, but they are far from ideal. ...
Companies must also ensure there is no risk to workers and must employ radiation experts to ensure proper handling and disposal of NORMs. Presently there are only guidelines and regulations that pertain to the disposal of these contaminates. The guideline states that a contamination level of 70 KBq/Kg (or Litre) may be transported off site to ...