In this study, we analysed Be weekly surface measurements from six Spanish laboratories from 2006 to 2021. The Kolmogorov-Zurbenko filter was applied to the six Be time series, and following an iterative process, the original data were divided into two fractions: one related to variations characterized by periods above 33 days (including, among others, the seasonal cycle) and the second noisier fraction related to mechanisms originating from variations with periods below 33 days. Both fractions were independent at the six locations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the context of the INSIDER European project, the suitability of existing methodologies for in-situ measurements under constraint environments in nuclear facilities following a decommissioning and dismantling (D&D) process was analysed. Firstly, an analysis of the different methodologies for in-situ measurements was made along with a study of the different types of constrained environments that could appear in the D&D process as well as their expected level of impact on the measurement methodologies. Based on this analysis, a decision-helping tool for the selection of the suitable in-situ equipment/detector to be used in nuclear facilities for the different phases in any D&D process has been developed, depending on the constrained environment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Spanish Society for Radiological Protection (SEPR) is a scientific and technical organization that aims to bring together all radioprotection professionals from all the sectors of activity where ionizing and non-ionizing radiation is produced. The development of the SEPR's Strategic Plan every 5 years is the cornerstone of all the different activities that the Society carries out. This document establishes the SEPR goals and objectives for that period, as well as the activities planned to achieve them.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLost wax casting is an industrial process which permits the transmutation into metal of models made in wax. The wax model is covered with a silicaceous shell of the required thickness and once this shell is built the set is heated and wax melted. Liquid metal is then cast into the shell replacing the wax.
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