Radioactive Aerosol Air Contamination Monitor (MAFF)

摘要

The MAFF is a highly sensitive monitor designed to measure and signal accidental air contamination at values well below those generally detectable, allowing for high-amplitude variations due to radon daughter products. It consists of a standard electronic rack, which has been designed for use under highly varied conditions: detection of alpha , beta , x radiation, number of independent channels (from 1 to 4), internal or external suction pump, internal or external threshold processing, on-line computer, or self-contained operation. Air is drawn in continuously through a stationary filter paper by a single pump. Each channel includes a scintillation detector and photomultiplier, and delivers an output signal proportional to the activity of the radionuclides trapped by the filter. The single-channel version is equipped with an oversize scintillator and photomultiplier with very high sensitivity. The electronic equipment consists of plug-in units which are selected according to each configuration. The control and display section includes a large number of safety systems which guarantee high equipment operating reliability. The MAFF is currently used in several reactors and hot laboratories. (ERA citation 09:041097)