Development of X-ray Radiation Protective Apron System
Minocha Dr. Pramod Kumar,
Kothwala Deveshkumar Mahendralal,
Shaikh Amirhamzah Mahmadiqbal,
Rathod Sumit Pravin
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
38-41
Received:
2 May 2022
Accepted:
17 May 2022
Published:
5 July 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.rst.20220803.11
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Abstract: The personnel at the cath lab have been wearing lead aprons to shield themselves from the scatter radiation for decades. The weight of all the aprons, however, may cause discomfort, physical and mental stress with the burden and postural disorders. As a result, X-ray Protective Apron system is being developed as a therapeutic protective device to solve the problem of previous protective devices. Interventional specialists who are performing proximity operations during radiological interventional diagnostics and treatments are protected by this System. In present research, providing zero-load protection, the X-ray protective Apron System eliminates weight from the body, preventing bone injury. The ergonomic design allows for easy bend and tightening and allows for flexible use. In medical institutions, lead aprons are used to shield employees and patients from needless x-ray radiation exposure during diagnostic radiology procedures. A lead (or lead equivalent) apron is a protective garment used to shelter the body from dangerous radiation, typically during medical imaging.
Abstract: The personnel at the cath lab have been wearing lead aprons to shield themselves from the scatter radiation for decades. The weight of all the aprons, however, may cause discomfort, physical and mental stress with the burden and postural disorders. As a result, X-ray Protective Apron system is being developed as a therapeutic protective device to s...
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A Study on Radon (Ra-222) Fluctuations in Rijau for the Purpose of Validating Airthings Digital Radon Monitor (Corentium)
Salihu Mohammed,
Ahmed Mohammed,
Mohammed Nasir Danmalan Bawa,
Bala Suleiman,
Garba Danjumma Sani,
Rukaiyat Muhammad,
Maryam Alhassan
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
42-46
Received:
18 May 2022
Accepted:
15 June 2022
Published:
13 July 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.rst.20220803.12
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Abstract: The use of active survey instruments for the purpose of background nuclear radiation measurements and surveys is becoming more convenient with the emergence of high precision devices that requires no recalibration. The ability of such devices to display measured values within a short time frame compared to passive measurements can be a source of error hence the need to ascertain the minimum duration for which convergence can be attained. The Airthings Digital Radon Monitor by Corentium is an active airborne Radon monitor capable of instantaneously measuring Radon concentrations in three categories; Long-Term Average (LTA), Short Term Average (STA) and Seven Days Average (SDA). This research conveys a study on indoor Radon 222 fluctuations at GPS 11.1° N, 5.3° E location in Rijau Local Government Area using Airthings Radon Monitor obtained from Physical Sciences Department of Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru. Rijau is in Niger State, North-Central Nigeria. Radon is the major contributor of background radiation and the major natural cause of cancer in humans. The measured radon was categorized as Long-Term Average (LTA), Short Term Average (STA) and Seven Days Average (SDA) in accordance with the LCD display of the monitor. In this order, the minimum, maximum and average values obtained were; 19.98, 60.9, 37.6 ± 17.44; 6.29, 86.8, 30.6 ± 23.47; 14.8, 259.7, 76.5 ± 82.6 Bq/m3 respectively. All the recorded values were below the 200 Bq/m3 recommended exposure limit of ICRP. The major specific objective of this experiment is to validate the suitability of long-term measurement over short term and determine the minimum acceptable measurement period for the Airthings Radon Monitoring Device. The outcome of this research will serve as a baseline data for radon survey at the sampling location and a validation on the suitability of the airthings radon monitor.
Abstract: The use of active survey instruments for the purpose of background nuclear radiation measurements and surveys is becoming more convenient with the emergence of high precision devices that requires no recalibration. The ability of such devices to display measured values within a short time frame compared to passive measurements can be a source of er...
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Gamma Irradiation for Aflatoxin Decontamination in Peanut Samples
Biniyam Nigussie,
Mengistu Balcha,
Awoke Berihun
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2022
Pages:
47-50
Received:
14 July 2022
Accepted:
10 August 2022
Published:
17 August 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.rst.20220803.13
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Abstract: These days, more people are becoming aware of the use of radiation to reduce the quantity of aflatoxin in food products. Aflatoxin, a potent carcinogen, has been related to human illnesses like hepatitis B and tuberculosis by compromising the immune system. Mycotoxin contamination in agricultural products has significant negative economic effects. Aflatoxin is a very serious issue for food insecurity in developing countries because of climate elements, farming methods, and storage conditions that promote fungal development and toxin generation. This study used high-performance liquid chromatography to separate and identify different chemical compounds. Randomly chosen peanut samples from the Ethiopian Conformity Assessment store were placed in plastic bags and prepared for testing and analysis. For peanut samples, radiation dosages of 4, 6, and 8 kGy were used. Gamma-cell 220 research irradiator (GC-220) from MDS Nordion, a Co-60 gamma irradiator, was utilized by the National Institute for the Control and Eradication of Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis to irradiate the samples at a dose rate of 1.5 kGy/h. The samples were inspected after irradiation, and encouraging results were discovered. For 4, 6, and 8 kGy, respectively, it was found that there had been reductions in aflatoxin of 7.6%, 17.3%, and 23.25 percent. The results of this study make it abundantly clear that one strategy for addressing the problem of global food insecurity is irradiation technology, which should be promoted by stakeholders, policymakers, food storage facility providers, food packaging companies, food preservation facility providers, warehouse providers, and food item exporters.
Abstract: These days, more people are becoming aware of the use of radiation to reduce the quantity of aflatoxin in food products. Aflatoxin, a potent carcinogen, has been related to human illnesses like hepatitis B and tuberculosis by compromising the immune system. Mycotoxin contamination in agricultural products has significant negative economic effects. ...
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