The KIPS NDT device is a portable x-ray device used to screen insulated pipes for corrosion under insulation. It produces low power radiation in a tightly collimated beam and requires licensing and safety equipment for operation. Operators receive radiation monitoring and average less than 0.02 mSv of exposure per month. Safety equipment includes personal dosimeters, barricades, signage, and contacts for radiation incidents.
2. Presentation Breakdown
• Device information & settings
• Licensing & registration
• Device exposure pattern
• Operator exposure to date
• Safety equipment
• Contacts
Presentation
Breakdown
3. About the KIPS NDT Device
Device
Information
• Portable, real time x-ray radiography device
• Lightweight, quick and easy to operate
• Provides live radiograph video
• Primary use to screen for CUI on insulated
pipes
• Other uses include
• Weld location detection
• Insulation component reliability
• Detection of water in insulation
• Potential detection of asbestos insulation
4. Device Settings
Device
Settings
Voltage settings:
• 40 kV, 55 kV or 70 kV
Current:
• 0.1 mA, 0.2 mA or 0.3 mA
Beam collimation:
• The beam is tightly collimated towards the
detector
The KIPS NDT produces a highly directed low
power beam of radiation towards the detector
pad. Radiation exposure outside of the C-arm is
relatively low.
5. Licensing and Registration
Licensing and
Registration
As the KIPS NDT produces a radiation exposure, it is
considered a controlled device as per state/territory
radiation health guidelines.
Licensing and registration requirements (for each
state/territory)
• Use licence
• Possession licence
• Device registration
KAEFER and our operators are licensed to possess and
use this device in South Australia by the EPA
6. Device Radiation Exposure Pattern
Device Exposure
Pattern
Survey:
• Radiation exposure survey conducted by Dr
Kent Gregory (SA Radiation) in June 2016
• Controlled test with KIPS device set at
maximum voltage and current settings
Results:
• Barricade to be set up at minimum two metres
from test point
• Maximum radiation exposure allowed at barricade
is 25 uSv/hr (ARPANSA)
• KAEFER normally operate a five metre barricade
• Instantaneous x-ray on to x-ray off process
(remove finger from trigger) if barricade is
breached
7. Operator Radiation Exposure Monitoring
Exposure
Monitoring
Full Time Operators, to date:
• Average < 0.02 mSv/month deep dose
equivalent exposure
• Maximum DDE = 0.50 mSv/month
• Normally work 14 days per month
Part-time operators & assistants, to date:
• Have not recorded a readable exposure
in any month
8. Safety Equipment
Safety
Equipment
Site Radiation Safety Equipment
• Personal monitoring device (rad badge)
• Records cumulative ionising radiation exposure
• Required by all radiation workers and personal to each
• Device returned monthly for exposure record reading &
comparison to control badge
• Chirper
• Emits visual and audible signal at frequency proportional
to instantaneous radiation exposure rate
• Required by each operator / assistant
• Radiation survey meter
• Provides quantifiable readout of radiation exposure levels
• Can also act as a chirper and digital rad badge.
• Single survey meter required to be
9. Supplementary Equipment
Supplementary
Equipment
Site Supplementary Safety Equipment
• Barricade tape
• To barricade so non-radiation workers are not subject to doses
higher than 25 uSv/hr
• Required around work space or at entry point to alert of radiation
zone
• Signage
• To alert of danger of radiation exposure and radiography taking
place
• Operator to confirm requirement of signage – lower risk areas
(controlled from public) may not necessitate a need for signage
• Red light
• To alert towards the signage or barricade tape
• To be lit while radiation exposure is active
• Operator to confirm requirement of lighting – lower risk areas
(controlled from public) may not necessitate a need for lighting
10. KAEFER Radiation Contacts
Radiation
Contacts
General Enquiries / Incidents / Accidents
Paul Miller – 0404472319
Project Engineer / Planner
Mitch Harris – 0450003530
Project supervisor / NDT Technician
Radiation Emergencies
Dr. Kent Gregory – 0410 388 018
KAEFER Radiation Safety Officer (SA Radiation)