Analysis of the photoneutron activation effects generated by 9 MeV X-ray in a container cargo inspection facility.
The X-ray container cargo inspection facility is extensively implemented with the key objective to counter international terrorism and illicit smuggling of the contraband items via the ports. However, activation products are generated from photoneutron capture reactions in the high-energy X-ray container cargo inspection facility. The activation products release inherent delayed radiations which occupational workers are exposed to. In this study, the activation products are estimated using Monte Carlo method and radiation safety of the facility in terms of occupational dose is reviewed.
Cho
Young Ho
YH
Department of Radiological Science, Catholic University of Daegu, 330 Geumrak 1-ri, Hayang-eup, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 712-702, Republic of Korea.
Kang
Bo Sun
BS
D006801:Humans; D009010:Monte Carlo Method; D009502:Neutrons; D010315:Particle Accelerators / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012637:Security Measures; D014186:Transportation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014965:X-Rays