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...
View ArticleTransportation 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...
View ArticleCNSC 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)...
View ArticleMPI 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)...
View ArticleMagnetic 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...
View ArticleMPI 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...
View ArticleMaterials 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)...
View ArticleInspection 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...
View Article10 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...
View ArticleRetrieval 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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