On-Line Radioactivity-in-Water Monitoring System
23rd February 2022
Tritium (abbreviated as 3H) is a hydrogen atom that has two neutrons in the nucleus and one proton.
Tritium can be produced naturally or in a man-made nuclear process. Naturally, tritium is produced when cosmic rays interact with atmospheric nitrogen. One of the main radionuclide produced in large quantities in fusion reactors is tritium. Tritium has not been a major topic in the past fission reactor (except CANDU) as it is produced in small quantities and is difficult to detect. However, With the increasing investment in fusion research, tritium monitoring is becoming more and more important to safely deliver what a lot of people consider the future of energy production.
The Wilma Tritium in Air Monitoring System utilizes the configurable Wilma fluid handling and LSC detector to automate the operation of a tritium bubbler. The customized software includes cycles to sample water in the bottles, as well as emptying, washing and refilling them as part of the standard operating procedure. This application allows long-term, remote monitoring of tritium in air levels down to less than 10 Bq/m3, ideal for monitoring in isolated locations or areas where access is difficult.
Fully integrated system
The simple, self-contained unit combines fluid handling systems for sample collection, preparation, and disposal, with radiation detection and analysis of contamination, all within a rugged and compact housing. Wilma can be used on its own or connected with a 3H or 14C bubbler and will handle for you the sample collection, preparation and analysis.
Completely customizable
Designed, developed and built by Southern Scientific, Wilma can be fully customized to suit any application. The system can integrate additional sensors and measurement systems, handle complex sampling and preparation routines, and integrate with external monitoring and alarm networks. We work closely with our customers in order to provide them with the most applicable solution. IP 67 enclosures for outdoor use are available upon request.
Simple to use
Wilma includes a touchscreen PC running user-friendly software, which allows easy configuration and monitoring of sampling and measurement cycles. Default measurement cycles can be provided to bring the instrument on-line soon after installation.
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