Nuclear and radiation applications in industry: Tools for innovation

1994 - Volume 36, Issue 1 | by Machi, S. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Dept. of Research and Isotopes); Iyer, R. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Physical and Chemical Sciences) | Applications of nuclear and radiation technologies have been contributing to industrial efficiency, energy conservation, and environmental protection for many years. Some of these are: Manufacturing industries: Radiation processing technologies are playing increasing roles ... Read more »

Electron beam processing of fuel gases: Clearing the air

1994 - Volume 36, Issue 1 | by Frank, N.W. (Ebara Environmental Corp., Greensburg, PA (United States)); Markovic, V. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Physical and Chemical Sciences) | Different aspects of electron beam processing are considered. Electron beam processing of combustion flue gases is successfully used to remove pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NO_x) ... Read more »

Radiation technologies for waste treatment: A global perspective

1994 - Volume 36, Issue 1 | by Swinwood, J.F. (Nordion International Inc., ON (Canada)); Waite, T.D. (Miami Univ., FL (United States)); Kruger, P. (Stanford Univ., CA (United States). Dept. of Civil Engineering); Rao, S.M. (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay (India). Isotope Div.) | Pollution of water, land, and air is a widespread and growing concern of global proportions. Media reports of diseases and contamination caused by the improper treatment and disposal of waste products occur on a regular basis. In many countries, recycling initiatives are being ... Read more »

Monitoring wear and corrosion in industrial machines and systems: A radiation tool

1994 - Volume 36, Issue 1 | by Konstantinov, I.O. (Gosudarstvennyj Komitet po Ispol'zovaniyu Atomnoj Ehnergii SSSR, Obninsk (Russian Federation). Fiziko-Ehnergeticheskij Inst.); Zatolokin, B.V. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Dept. of Research and Isotopes) | Industrial equipment and machines, transport systems, nuclear and conventional power plants, pipelines, and other materials is substantially influenced by degradation processes such as wear and corrosion. For safety and economic reasons, appropriately monitoring the damage could ... Read more »

Radiation technology in surgery and the pharmaceutical industry: An overview of applications

1994 - Volume 36, Issue 1 | by Phillips, G.O. (Newtech Innovation Centre, Wrexham (United Kingdom)) | An application of radiation technology in surgery and pharmaceutical industry is overviewed ... Read more »

Accelerators in science and industry: Focus on the Middle East and Europe

1994 - Volume 36, Issue 1 | by Valkovic, V. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Seibersdorf (Austria). Physics, Chemistry, and Instrumentation Lab.); Zyszkowski, W. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Dept. of Technical Co-operation) | This article presents a brief overview of common applications of low-energy accelerators and describes work being done within the framework of the IAEA's national and regional projects involving countries in the Middle East and Europe ... Read more »

Food irradiation in developing countries: A practical alternative

1994 - Volume 36, Issue 1 | by Loaharanu, P. (Joint FAO/IAEA Div. of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, Vienna (Austria)) | This article looks at some of the major reasons why more countries, particularly those from the developing world, are interested in commercial applications of food irradiation technology ... Read more »

Radiation applications and waste management: Taking the final steps

1994 - Volume 36, Issue 1 | by Bergman, C.; Pettersson, B.G. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Management) | This article focuses on nuclear applications that involve the use of sealed radiation sources. It highlights common applications of sealed sources and discusses principles and techniques for safely managing them after use ... Read more »