Method for sorting radioactive waste
CA 1257224 A · Owner: Hydro Nuclear Services, Inc. · Inventors: Prisco, Anthony J.; Johnson, Alfred N.
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This invention related to a method for examining dry material, components of which may have a low level of radioactivity to sort the radioactive components from the nonradioactive components. It comprises the steps of placing of material in a first detection station where radiation above a predetermined level can be detected and then removing the components from which the radiation is emanating. The remainder of the material is then conveyed to a second detection station where means are provided for detecting radiation above a second predetermined level. The components of the material which is detected as having radiation which is a level above the second level is then removed. The …
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- Granted July 11, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 11, 2006.
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