Absorbed neutron dose measurement in nuclear moisture density gauge operators using thermoluminescence dosimeter (TLD)

Authors

Emerson Z. Sidayen ⋅ PH Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Aldrin M. Cabrera ⋅ PH Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Jeffrey C. de Vero ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Kristine Marie Romallosa ⋅ PH Philippine Nuclear Research Institute

Abstract

Moisture density gauges (MDG) are widely used in monitoring soil and pavement properties but emit gamma and neutron radiation that could pose a health hazard. Neutron dose absorbed received by the personnel from using an MDG was determined using neutron thermoluminescence dosimeter (TLD). Result shows Neutron dose levels received were comparable with gamma dose that could exceed the safe dose limits for radiation workers. It was also shown that radiation backscattering differs with dry and moist media.

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Issue

2009: Proceedings of the 27th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Scouting the grand vista: From curiosity-driven research to real world application

28-30 October 2009, Development Academy of the Philippines Convention Center, Tagaytay City

Article ID

SPP-2009-7C-05

Section

Instrumentation and Life Sciences

Published

2009-10-28

How to Cite

[1]

EZ Sidayen, AM Cabrera, JC de Vero, and KM Romallosa, Absorbed neutron dose measurement in nuclear moisture density gauge operators using thermoluminescence dosimeter (TLD), Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 27, SPP-2009-7C-05 (2009). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2009-7C-05.