Sample
Analysis ProgramÔ
The Sample Analysis program provides a platform to investigate
relationships between concentrations of difficult to measure
radionuclides recorded in radiochemical sample data. Radioactive waste
generators have to record the activity content of radionuclides not readily
measured by gamma spectrometry. This information is necessary to classify the
material for disposal. Measurements of representative samples are made by
radiochemical analysis and statistical relationships are determined between the
difficult to measure radionuclide and a more readily measured radionuclide.
These relationships are referred to as scaling factors. Most large generators
have accumulated data from a hundred or more samples each reporting 20 to 30
individual measurements. The analysis of the sample data must be updated every
year with new radiochemical samples. The sample analysis program cuts quickly
through the hundreds of analyses that must be performed to complete this
analysis and perform the updates. This feature rich program more than pays for
itself in saved manhours and more efficient sample utilization.
Analyzing Sample Data - Analysis Window
Minimum Program
Requirements:
PC or Compatible
386 or better processor, 8 Megabytes Available Hard Drive
Windows 3.1 or
Windows 95, 8 Megabytes RAM (has been run with 4 under Windows 3.1)
VGA Graphics (SVGA
- 1024x768, large fonts recommended)
Why You should Be Using the Sample Analysis Program
The program maintains an online basis for
all of your scaling factor calculations. It provides a clear and consistent
sanity check on values generated from your shipping program. Its faster and
safer than spreadsheet methods. The program maximizes the value of your sample
data and will save you money by giving you the means to extend sample frequency
and reduce laboratory analytical tasks. With greater confidence in the scaling
factors that you use, you can reduce reported quantities of long-lived
nuclides.
Refer Orders or Questions to:
D.W.
James Consulting, LLC
855
Village Center Drive #330
North
Oaks, MN 55127
Phone:
(612) 482-7556
Fax:
(612) 482-1451