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A comparison of measured and simulated exposure rates near tungsten-based medical transport pigs

Creator:

Newman, Errol D. I.

Abstract:

A lack of data concerning tungsten-based medical shields, specifically unit dose transport pigs, may lead to unnecessary exposure to medical personnel. Available research comparing lead to sintered tungsten shows that tungsten is approximately 1.5 - 10.0 times more effective as a radiation shield. However, this research lacks high-energy vs. low-energy...

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Masters Thesis

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David M. Hamby A lack of data concerning tungsten-based medical shields, specifically unit dose
Use of the Combined Index, a hazard screening tool, to target for pollution prevention in the State of Oregon

Creator:

Code, Aimee

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to apply the Combined Index (Con, a hazard screening tool, developed by Dr. Debra Forman of EPA Region III Office of Air Radiation and Toxics Division, to the 1994 and 1995 Oregon Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) for pollution prevention and facility targeting analysis....

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Masters Thesis

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State of Oregon · Abstractapproved: Catherine Neumann The purpose of this study was to apply the