PSR-0348 RADCOMPT-2.10L.
RADCOMPT, Sample Analysis for Alpha and Beta Dual Channel Detectors
NAME OR DESIGNATION OF PROGRAM, COMPUTER, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM OR FUNCTION, METHOD OF SOLUTION, RESTRICTIONS ON THE COMPLEXITY OF THE PROBLEM, TYPICAL RUNNING TIME, UNUSUAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM, RELATED AND AUXILIARY PROGRAMS, STATUS, REFERENCES, MACHINE REQUIREMENTS, LANGUAGE, OPERATING SYSTEM UNDER WHICH PROGRAM IS EXECUTED, OTHER PROGRAMMING OR OPERATING INFORMATION OR RESTRICTIONS, NAME AND ESTABLISHMENT OF AUTHORS, MATERIAL, CATEGORIES
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| Program name | Package id | Status | Status date |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADCOMPT-2.10L | PSR-0348/01 | Arrived | 08-JAN-2002 |
Machines used:
| Package ID | Orig. computer | Test computer |
|---|---|---|
| PSR-0348/01 | IBM PC |
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3. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM OR FUNCTION
RADCOMPT automates gross alpha and gross beta sample analysis calculations and, in many cases, warns the technologist when a hazard level is being approached or when it has been exceeded. The RADCOMPT program is unique in that it corrects for crosstalk between channels, and in this way provides increased accuracy and efficiency. Even though it is designed explicitly for the analyses of air samples and wipe samples, it can also be used for other sample types. It is designed to be used with a dual channel counter (in which one channel is used for alpha detection and the other for beta detection), but may be used with two single channel counters employed for the same purpose. In addition, it provides an automated means for the execution of the following radiological sample analyses protocol:
A. Calibration of the counting system
B. Calculation of sample activity or air activity concentrations (with the activities of air activity concentrations at the top and bottom of the two-sided 95 percent confidence interval also specified).
C. Determination of minimum sample counting times required for detection and/or quantification of specified alpha and beta activities or air activity concentrations. In addition, alternate counting times are determined for alternate activities such that the specified alpha and beta activities are at the top of the 95% confidence interval, increasing the confidence that the activities measured are below the specified limits.
D. Calculation of the minimum detectable activities or air activity concentrations.
E. Determination of air sample volumes required for detection and/or quantification of specified alpha and beta air activity concentrations.
F. Calculation of long-lived activities or air activity concentrations based on radon daughter and thoron daughter decay.
G. Calculation of employees DAC-Hours and estimated Committed Effective Dose Equivalent.
H. Varying calibration constants (to coincide with possible adjustments to the counting system) to help optimize the calibration of the counting system.
RADCOMPT automates gross alpha and gross beta sample analysis calculations and, in many cases, warns the technologist when a hazard level is being approached or when it has been exceeded. The RADCOMPT program is unique in that it corrects for crosstalk between channels, and in this way provides increased accuracy and efficiency. Even though it is designed explicitly for the analyses of air samples and wipe samples, it can also be used for other sample types. It is designed to be used with a dual channel counter (in which one channel is used for alpha detection and the other for beta detection), but may be used with two single channel counters employed for the same purpose. In addition, it provides an automated means for the execution of the following radiological sample analyses protocol:
A. Calibration of the counting system
B. Calculation of sample activity or air activity concentrations (with the activities of air activity concentrations at the top and bottom of the two-sided 95 percent confidence interval also specified).
C. Determination of minimum sample counting times required for detection and/or quantification of specified alpha and beta activities or air activity concentrations. In addition, alternate counting times are determined for alternate activities such that the specified alpha and beta activities are at the top of the 95% confidence interval, increasing the confidence that the activities measured are below the specified limits.
D. Calculation of the minimum detectable activities or air activity concentrations.
E. Determination of air sample volumes required for detection and/or quantification of specified alpha and beta air activity concentrations.
F. Calculation of long-lived activities or air activity concentrations based on radon daughter and thoron daughter decay.
G. Calculation of employees DAC-Hours and estimated Committed Effective Dose Equivalent.
H. Varying calibration constants (to coincide with possible adjustments to the counting system) to help optimize the calibration of the counting system.
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4. METHOD OF SOLUTION
The crosstalk correction is performed via simple derivation as described in the manual. The long-lived activity calculations use methodology derived from reference C (below). The statistical error calculations use techniques derived from the references noted as background information.
The crosstalk correction is performed via simple derivation as described in the manual. The long-lived activity calculations use methodology derived from reference C (below). The statistical error calculations use techniques derived from the references noted as background information.
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5. RESTRICTIONS ON THE COMPLEXITY OF THE PROBLEM
RADCOMPT is NOT designed to be used with an alpha ONLY or beta ONLY counting system. It is designed to be used with a dual channel counter (in which one channel is used for alpha detection and the other channel is used for beta detection), or with two single channel counters employed for the same purpose.
RADCOMPT is NOT designed to be used with an alpha ONLY or beta ONLY counting system. It is designed to be used with a dual channel counter (in which one channel is used for alpha detection and the other channel is used for beta detection), or with two single channel counters employed for the same purpose.
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10. REFERENCES
- NCRP Report No. 58, "A Handbook of Radioactivity Measurements
Procedures" (second edition). National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements (1985)
- J.C. Lochamy, CHP, "The Minimum Detectable Activity Concept"
(PSD No. 17), EG&G Ortec (September 1981)
- H.J. Moe and E.J. Vallario, "Operational Health Physics Training
(revised edition)", Argonne National Laboratory (September 1988)
- NCRP Report No. 58, "A Handbook of Radioactivity Measurements
Procedures" (second edition). National Council on Radiation
Protection and Measurements (1985)
- J.C. Lochamy, CHP, "The Minimum Detectable Activity Concept"
(PSD No. 17), EG&G Ortec (September 1981)
- H.J. Moe and E.J. Vallario, "Operational Health Physics Training
(revised edition)", Argonne National Laboratory (September 1988)
PSR-0348/01, included references:
- RADCOMPT Program Installation (1994)- Graphical Illustration of One of the Unique Options Provided by
RADCOMPT for the Counting of Samples (1994)
- Example Instructions to Radiological Control Technicians for Use
of the RADCOMPT Program (1994)
- M.L. Jamieson:
Sample Analysis System for the Dual Channel Counter (Utilizing
the RADCOMPT Computer Program),
MK-Ferguson Oak Ridge, TN (December 1994)
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13. OPERATING SYSTEM UNDER WHICH PROGRAM IS EXECUTED
Borland Turbo C++ v1.01 was used to create executables in package.
RADCOMPT will run either within the MS-DOS environment or within MS Windows 3.0 or above (utilizing MS-DOS emulation). When MS Windows is utilized, several copies of the RADCOMPT program may be run simultaneously on the same computer, with each copy corresponding to a different counter (when each copy of the RADCOMPT program is run from a different directory on the hard drive). Installation instructions may be obtained by activating the "INSTALL.BAT" file by typing "INSTALL" and pressing the Enter key.
Borland Turbo C++ v1.01 was used to create executables in package.
RADCOMPT will run either within the MS-DOS environment or within MS Windows 3.0 or above (utilizing MS-DOS emulation). When MS Windows is utilized, several copies of the RADCOMPT program may be run simultaneously on the same computer, with each copy corresponding to a different counter (when each copy of the RADCOMPT program is run from a different directory on the hard drive). Installation instructions may be obtained by activating the "INSTALL.BAT" file by typing "INSTALL" and pressing the Enter key.
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PSR-0348/01
miscellaneous mag tapeREADME.RSI Information file MISTPtest-case data mag tape1.BAT Batch file to run sample counter DATTP
test-case data mag tape2.BAT Batch file to run sample counter DATTP
test-case data mag tape3.BAT Batch file to run sample counter DATTP
test-case data mag tapeCALIBRAT.MDA Calibration data DATTP
test-case data mag tapeINSTALL.BAT Batch file for RADCOMPT installDATTP
source program mag tapeRADCOMP1.C RADCOMPT C Source 1 of 6 SRCTP
source program mag tapeRADCOMP2.C RADCOMPT C Source 1 of 6 SRCTP
source program mag tapeRADCOMP3.C RADCOMPT C Source 1 of 6 SRCTP
source program mag tapeRADCOMP4.C RADCOMPT C Source 1 of 6 SRCTP
source program mag tapeRADCOMP5.C RADCOMPT C Source 1 of 6 SRCTP
source program mag tapeRADCOMP6.C RADCOMPT C Source 6 of 6 SRCTP
load module mag tapeRADCOMPT.EXE Executable file LODTP
miscellaneous mag tapeRAD_HELP Online help file used by RADCOMPT MISTP
miscellaneous mag tapeINSTRUCT.MKF RADCOMPT Information file MISTP
miscellaneous mag tapeRDCMP208.ZIP RADCOMPT v2.08 files MISTP
miscellaneous mag tapeAPPNDXA.XLS Validation doc. in MS Excel MISTP
miscellaneous mag tapeAPPNDXB.XLS Validation doc. in MS Excel MISTP
miscellaneous mag tapeAPPNDXC.XLS Validation doc. in MS Excel MISTP
miscellaneous mag tapeAPPNDXD.XLS Validation doc. in MS Excel MISTP
miscellaneous mag tapeAPPENDX.COV Validation doc. in MS Excel MISTP
miscellaneous mag tapeAPPNDXE.WP Validation doc. in MS Excel MISTP
miscellaneous mag tapeRCCOVER.WP Validation doc. in MS Excel MISTP
prog. note RADCOMPT Program Installation (1994) NOTPT
prog. note Graphical Illustration (1994) NOTPT
report Example Instructions (1994) REPPT
report MK-Ferguson Oak Ridge, TN (December 1994) REPPT
Keywords: alpha particles, beta particles, multi-channel analysers, radiation detectors.