Radiometric level measurement for products with natural radioactivity

Special applications require special solutions. It is not unusual that products where the level is measured contain natural radioactivity. For example, in the processing of uranium ores where the level of uranium sludge is measured.

Likewise in the production of plastics, under certain circumstances radioactive isotopes can be present in the process gas*. The radioactivity contained in the measured material may interfere with the radiometric level measurement because the measuring material is recognised as a second radiation source.

Berthold Technologies with its LB 480 SENSseries now offers a radiometric level measurement, which cannot be influenced by the radioactive material to be measured. The feature PRC (Product Radiation Compensation) ensures, by means of independent activity measurement and integrated compensation, for a reliable and accurate level measurement.

* Eduardo Scarnichia, et al; 2008; 7 p; SAR; Buenos Aires (Argentina); IRPA 12: 12. International congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA): Strengthening radiation protection worldwide; Buenos Aires (Argentina); 19-24 Oct 2008; Radon in Propylene, Unexpected Influence of NORM in a Chemical Plant.