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Pocket Dosimeters

The document outlines the use and function of Pocket Dosimeters, which are personal monitoring devices for measuring ionizing radiation exposure in radiation workers. It details their construction, working principle, calibration process, and reading procedures, as well as the dose limits set by ICRP. Additionally, it includes classroom conduct rules and a task for students related to the content discussed.

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Pocket Dosimeters

The document outlines the use and function of Pocket Dosimeters, which are personal monitoring devices for measuring ionizing radiation exposure in radiation workers. It details their construction, working principle, calibration process, and reading procedures, as well as the dose limits set by ICRP. Additionally, it includes classroom conduct rules and a task for students related to the content discussed.

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Pocket Dosimeters

Student Code of Conduct


Mobiles are strictly prohibited during class hours
All classroom proceeding are recorded on the camera during class hours
Any misbehavoiural activities and misconduct will be recorded and reported
to disciplinary committee members directly
Compulsory for all to complete task provided after the lecture
Pocket Dosimeter
• A Radiation Pocket Dosimeter is a small, pen-like personal
monitoring device used to measure the amount of ionizing radiation
exposure received by a radiation worker during a working shift.
• It is an instant-reading dosimeter, meaning exposure can be checked
immediately after or even during duty.
Purpose
To monitor occupational exposure of radiographers, radiologists, technicians,
and nuclear medicine staff during work and QA Exams
•Helps ensure dose remains within ICRP dose limits.
•Used especially in high radiation areas:
•Interventional Radiology
•Cath Lab, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy
Principle of Working
• Pocket dosimeter works on the principle of ionization of air inside a
chamber.
Basic concept:
• Radiation → Ionizes air molecules → Charges are produced → Charge
neutralizes the electroscope → Fiber moves → Dose is measured.
• It is actually a miniature ionization chamber.
Construction (Parts)
It looks like a pen and is clipped to the coat pocket.
Main components:
• Ionization chamber
• Air-filled chamber
• Detects radiation
• Quartz fiber electroscope
• Very thin fiber inside
• Moves when radiation exposure occurs
• Charged electrode
• Initially given electrical charge using a charger
• Scale (readout)
•Visible through eyepiece
•Usually marked in mR (milliroentgen) or mSv
•Eyepiece (lens)
•To read exposure by looking toward light
Types of Pocket Dosimeter

• Direct-reading pocket dosimeter (Quartz fiber type) ← most common


• Digital electronic pocket dosimeter (modern version with alarm)
Calibration Process
• Dosimeter is charged before use using a charger.
• Quartz fiber aligns at zero mark.
• When worker enters radiation area:
• Radiation ionizes air inside chamber
• Charges are neutralized
• Fiber moves downward.
• Position of fiber = amount of radiation dose received
• More radiation → More movement of fiber → Higher
reading.
Reading procedure for the Dose
• Hold dosimeter toward a light source.
• Look through eyepiece.
• A thin black fiber line will appear on a scale.
• Note the reading where fiber stops.
Dose Limits
• Dose Limits (ICRP Occupational Exposure)
• 20 mSv per year (average over 5 years)
• Not more than 50 mSv in a single year
Task for the day -10 mins
• Difference between TLD and
pocket dosimeter (Right 6
points)
&
• Pocket Dosimeter types
&
What device is used to charge
the pocket dosimeters

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