• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.308-317
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• 1998

Ensuring occupational radiation exposure(ORE) as low as is reasonably achievable(ALARA) has been one of very important requirements in a nuclear power plant. It is well known that about 70 percent of occupational dose has incurred from maintenance jobs in the outage period. To reduce occupational dose effectively, the high-dose jobs in the outage period should be identified with their dose reduction potentials and methods. In this study, a PC-based ORE database program, INSTORE, is developed to evaluate ORE doses in individual jobs, and the ORE data of Kori Units 3 and 4 are assembled to the database. Based on customary job classification, radiation work is classified into 26 main jobs which comprise 61 detailed jobs, and occupational doses are assessed according to each detailed job. As a result, high-dose jobs are identified with dose reduction priority in terms of collective ORE dose. It is recommended that adeqaute dose reduction methods for these jobs should be prepared to improve their working conditions and procedures.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.59-65
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• 1996

We studied exposure techniques and exposure dose for simple abdomen A-P projection for 41 medical facilities that are located in Seoul area. 1. The range of tube voltage used was 60 to 84 kVp, the average tube voltage used was 74 kVp 2. Only 17% of added filter was used. 3. Tube current mostly used was 200 mA, some of them used 400 mA. 4. The grid ratio mostly was used 10 : 1, 54 % of the rare earth screen was used in most facilities. 5. The average skin entrance dose was 4.15 mSv and the dose range was 1.05 mSv to 11.0 mSv.

• 대한방사선협회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.57-65
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• 2001

본 연구는 복부 단순 X선 검사시 발생하는 피폭선량에 대하여 실험을 수행하였다. 피폭선량을 심부선량 백분율,표면선량,산란선량율으로 각각 측정하였다. 그결과는 다음과 같았다. 1. 관전압이 $60\～85kV$증가시 표면선량은 증가하고, 촬영거리를 50\～150cm$로 20cm씩 증가함에 mAs도 증가시킨 결과 표면선량은 감소되었다. 2. 심부선량 백분율은 $60kV\～75kV$에서는 4cm깊이에서

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.1781-1788
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• 2022

The containment building Kori Unit 1 may require sequential steps for full decommissioning. This study assumes that the containment building is to be used as an auxiliary building that handles nuclear power systems and materials during decommissioning before conversion into a greenfield. Through the derivation of guidelines and dose evaluation, it was confirmed whether the radiation workers were satisfied with the ALARA decision. The specific modeling of the external radiation exposure was performed based on the facility investigation procedures. The external radiation specific derived concentration guideline levels (DCGLs) for radiation workers in containment building were obtained using the RESRAD-BUILD code and were applied to the VISIPLAN 3D ALARA Planning Tool code to calculate the working dose and check worker safety. The derivation of site-specific and realistic DCGLs and dose evaluation via 3D modeling can contribute to the scenario development for the decommission and remediation of containment building.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.209-221
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• 1994

원자력발전소의 중대 사고시 대기로 방출된 방사성물질에 의해 피폭자가 사고후 일생동안 받게 될 전신 피폭선량과 핵종의 상대적 중요도를 방출점으로부터 거리에 따라 각 피폭경로에 대해 평가하였다. 방사능운과 지표에 침적된 방사성물질에 의한 외부피폭, 호흡과 오염된 음식물섭취에 의한 내부피폭이 피폭경로로 고려되었다. 오염된 음식물섭취에 의한 영향은 우리나라 환경을 고려하여 개발된 동적 삽식경로모델 KORFOOD을 사용하여 침적시점과 침적후 시간에 따른 음식물내 방사성물질의 농도 변화를 고려하였다. 방출점으로부터 80km까지 피폭선량을 평가한 결과, 오염된 음식물섭취에 의한 영향이 가장 높았다. 핵종별 기여도는 방사능운에 의한 외부피폭과 호흡에 의한 내부피폭의 경우 I, 침적된 방사성물질에 의한 외부피폭의 경우 Cs에 의한 영향이 가장 높았다. 오염된 음식물섭취에 의한 내부피폭의 경우 Cs은 여름철 침적, Sr은 겨울철 침적에 보다 중요한 영향을 미쳤다.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.14-23
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• 2021

Background: For radiological protection and control, the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) provides the nominal risk coefficients related to radiation exposure, which can be extrapolated using the excess relative risk and excess absolute risk obtained from the Life Span Study of atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki with the dose and dose-rate effectiveness factor (DDREF). Materials and Methods: Since it is impossible to directly estimate the radiation risk at doses less than approximately 100 mSv only from epidemiological knowledge and data, support from radiation biology is absolutely imperative, and thus, several national and international bodies have advocated the importance of bridging knowledge between biology and epidemiology. Because of the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)'s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in 2011, the exposure of the public to radiation has become a major concern and it was considered that the estimation of radiation risk should be more realistic to cope with the prevailing radiation exposure situation. Results and Discussion: To discuss the issues from wide aspects related to radiological protection, and to realize bridging knowledge between biology and epidemiology, we have established a research group to develop low-dose and low-dose-rate radiation risk estimation methodology, with the permission of the Japan Health Physics Society. Conclusion: The aim of the research group was to clarify the current situation and issues related to the risk estimation of low-dose and low-dose-rate radiation exposure from the viewpoints of different research fields, such as epidemiology, biology, modeling, and dosimetry, to identify a future strategy and roadmap to elucidate a more realistic estimation of risk against low-dose and low-dose-rate radiation exposure.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.367-373
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• 2023

비행시 승무원이나 승객은 우주방사선과 공기나 비행기 기체와 반응하여 발생한 2차 산란선 등에 의해 피폭을 받게 된다. 항공기 승무원의 경우 우주기상 환경 시뮬레이션을 이용하여 계산된 피폭선량으로 방사선 안전관리를 적용받고 있다. 하지만, 태양활동이나 고도, 비행경로 등에 따라 피폭선량이 가변적이어서 계산법보다는 항로별 측정하는 것이 권고되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 범용 Si 센서와 다중채널파고분석기를 이용하여 우주방사선 선량을 측정할 수 있는 선량계를 개발하였다. 선량계산은 미우주항공국의 우주방사선 측정장비인 CRaTER(Cosmic Ray Telescope for the Effects of Radiation)의 알고리즘을 적용하였다. 표준교정시설에서 Cs-137 662 keV 감마선으로 에너지 및 선량교정을 시행하였으며, 실험 범위에서 선량률 의존성이 없음을 확인하였다. 제작된 선량계를 이용하여 2023년 5월 두바이 인천 구간의 국제선에서 직접 선량을 측정한 결과 국내 우주방사선 선량평가코드(KREAM; Korean Radiation Exposure Assessment Model for Aviation Route Dose)로 계산된 결과와 12% 이내로 비슷하게 나타났으며, 고도와 위도가 높아짐에 따라 계산 결과와 동일하게 선량이 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. 좀 더 많은 실증적 검증 실험이 요구되는 제한점은 있지만, 항공기 내 또는 개인 피폭선량 모니터링에 가성비가 우수한 선량계로 충분한 활용 가능성을 확인하였다.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.123-132
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• 2021

Radiological impact analyses were carried out for a near-surface radioactive waste repository at Gyeongju in South Korea. The RESRAD-ONSITE code was applied for the estimation of maximum exposure doses by considering various exposure pathways based on a land area of 2,500 ㎡ with a 0.15 m thick contamination zone. Typical influencing input parameters such as shield depth, shield materials' density, and shield erosion rate were examined for a sensitivity analysis. Then both residential farmer and industrial worker scenarios were used for the estimation of maximum exposure doses depending on exposure duration. The radiation dose evaluation results showed that 60Co, 137Cs, and 63Ni were major contributors to the total exposure dose compared with other radionuclides. Furthermore, the total exposure dose from ingestion (plant, meat, and milk) of the contaminated plants was more significant than those assessed for inhalation, with maximum values of 5.5×10-4 mSv·yr-1 for the plant ingestion. Thus the results of this study can be applied for determining near-surface radioactive waste repository conditions and providing quantitative analysis methods using RESRAD-ONSITE code for the safety assessment of disposing radioactive materials including decommissioning wastes to protect human health and the environment.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.146-155
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• 2016

As the probability of exposure to radiation increases due to an increase in the use of radioisotopes and radiation generators, the importance of a radiation safety management field is being highlighted. We intend to help radiation workers with exposure management by identifying the degree of radiation exposure and contamination to determine an efficient method of radiation safety management. The personal exposure doses of the radiation workers at the Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences measured every quarter during a five-year period from Jan. 1, 2011 till Dec. 31, 2015 were analyzed using a TLD (thermoluminescence dosimeter). The spatial dose rates of radiation-controlled areas were measured using a portable radioscope, and the level of surface contamination was measured at weekly intervals using a piece of smear paper and a low background alpha/beta counter. Though the averages of the depth doses and the surface doses in 2012 increased from those in 2011 by about 14%, the averages were shown to have decreased every year after that. The exposure dose of 27 mSv in 2012 increased from that in 2011 in radiopharmaceutical laboratories and, in the case of the spatial dose rate, the rate of decrease in 2012 was shown to be similar to the annual trend of the whole institute. In the case of the surface contamination level, as the remaining radiation-controlled area with the exception of the I-131 treatment ward showed a low value less than $1.0kBq/m^2$, the annual trend of the I-131 treatment ward was shown to be similar to that of the entire institute. In conclusion, continuous attention should be paid to dose monitoring of the radiation-controlled areas where unsealed sources are handled and the workers therein.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제64권6호
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• pp.933-943
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• 2021

Objective : Percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) fixation is a needle based procedure that requires fluoroscopic image guidance. Consequently, radiation exposure is inevitable for patients, surgeons, and operation room staff. We hypothesize that reducing the production of radiation emission will result in reduced radiation exposure for everyone in the operation room. Research was performed to evaluate reduction of radiation exposure by modifying imaging manner and mode of radiation source. Methods : A total of 170 patients (680 screws) who underwent fusion surgery with PPS fixation from September 2019 to March 2020 were analyzed in this study. Personal dosimeters (Polimaster Ltd.) were worn at the collar outside a lead apron to measure radiation exposure. Patients were assigned to four groups based on imaging manner of fluoroscopy and radiation modification (pulse mode with reduced dose) : continuous use without radiation modification (group 1, n=34), intermittent use without radiation modification (group 2, n=54), continuous use with radiation modification (group 3, n=26), and intermittent use with radiation modification (group 4, n=56). Post hoc Tukey Honest significant difference test was used for individual comparisons of radiation exposure/screw and fluoroscopic time/screw. Results : The average radiation exposure/screw was 71.45±45.75 µSv/screw for group 1, 18.77±11.51 µSv/screw for group 2, 19.58±7.00 µSv/screw for group 3, and 4.26±2.89 µSv/screw for group 4. By changing imaging manner from continuous multiple shot to intermittent single shot, 73.7% radiation reduction was achieved in the no radiation modification groups (groups 1, 2), and 78.2% radiation reduction was achieved in the radiation modification groups (groups 3, 4). Radiation source modification from continuous mode with standard dose to pulse mode with reduced dose resulted in 72.6% radiation reduction in continuous imaging groups (groups 1, 3) and 77.3% radiation reduction in intermittent imaging groups (groups 2, 4). The average radiation exposure/screw was reduced 94.1% by changing imaging manner and modifying radiation source from continuous imaging with standard fluoroscopy setting (group 1) to intermittent imaging with modified fluoroscopy setting (group 4). A total of 680 screws were reviewed postoperatively, and 99.3% (675) were evaluated as pedicle breach grade 0 (<2 mm). Conclusion : The average radiation exposure/screw for a spinal surgeon can be reduced 94.1% by changing imaging manner and modifying radiation source from real-time imaging with standard dose to intermittent imaging with modified dose. These modifications can be instantly applied to any procedure using fluoroscopic guidance and may reduce the overall radiation exposure of spine surgeons.