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Emergency Response Procedure for Source Retrieval

  In the event of fire in the radiation area, standard fire instructions will apply.  In all cases, the Radiation Safety Officer must be notified. At every radiographic inspection site emergency...

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Transportation of Radioactive Material

  CNSC dictates that all shipping containers transporting radioisotopes must be labelled on two opposite sides.  The labels must contain 3 pieces of information: (1)  Type of radioisotope within the...

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CNSC Nuclear Substances & Radiation Device Regulations

  License To Service Radiation Device An application for a license to service a RED shall contain the following info: (a)   Brand name and model number of the device or number of certificate (b)...

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MPI Practice Exam

  1.  Prior to the use of magnetic particles to detect flaws by magnetic methods, flaws could be located in iron pieces using… a)  Hall detectors b)  Ordinary magnetic compasses c)  Electro-scopes d)...

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Magnetic Particle Test Questions

  1.  Which of the following should not be in the list? a)  ingot b)  bloom c)  billet d)  slab   2.  The collection of magnetic particles caught by a leakage field in a magnetic particle test...

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MPI Answer Key

  MPI Practice Exam   1.   B – ordinary magnetic compasses 2.   A – electric current 3.   D – magnetic force exerted per unit length of wire 4.   D – direction of current flow 5.   A – magnetic...

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Materials and Processes Quiz

1.  An inherent discontinuity caused by gas release release during solidification or by evaporation of moisture or volatile material from the mold surface is called.. a)  Microshrinkage b)  Porosity c)...

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Inspection Procedure for MPI test on a weld plate

  Introduction: Magnetic particle inspection of a 12″ weld steel plate.  (example; part#1234) using the white contrast paint/black prepared bath method.   Materials Required: 1.  An AC yoke to detect...

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10 Items Required by CNSC for EDO’s to Perform Radiography

The ten items CNSC requires for Exposure Device Operators to do x-ray… 1. Radiation Survey Meter (calibrated within last 12 months and enough battery for proper operation) 2. Material (tunnel) that can...

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Retrieval Scenario: Source Not in Fully Shielded Position

1. Remain calm, return to crank and try to re-crank to fully shielded position, paying close attention to WCRSM. If successful, meter will show substantial decrease. 2. If unsuccessful, move  back to...

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