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GSR
SOURCE ASSEMBLY TYPE A SHIPPING CONTAINER
DESCRIPTION
For a Radioactive Fluid Density Tool to function a source of Gamma radiation is required. In the case of the
Sondex FDR tool the source used is Americium 241 with a nominal activity of 5.55GBq (150mCi).
The source is specially supplied by Amersham International and consists of a double stainless steel capsule with
a high pressure and temperature rating. The capsule is mounted onto a connecting assembly that provides the
feed-through to tools below the FDR in a string. This method of construction minimises the duration of any
radiation exposure when the source is inserted or removed from the logging tool.
For shipping purposes the source is supplied in a reusable TYPE A container complete with a lock. This meets
IATA regulations for transport by air.
During operations the operator can leave the source in the tool by using a shield supplied with the tool. The tool
and shield assembly is also rated as a TYPE A container so once an operator inserts the source in the tool it does
not have to be removed until he returns to base (and not necessarily then).
All radiation is dangerous and ALL local safety rules MUST be followed. This is not only sensible, but meets legal
requirements.
One of the normal requirements is that the user of a source must be licensed. Any customer intended to acquire
a source needs to apply for such a license as soon as possible. It is not unknown for the granting of such a license
to take a long time.
Before a source can be shipped most shippers require sight of a copy of the license, hence Sondex will ask for
such documentation. If it is not available the shippers will refuse to accept the shipment.
SONDEX LTD. s FORD LANE s BRAMSHILL s HOOK s HAMPSHIRE s RG27 0RH s UK Telephone +44 (0) 118 932 6755 Fax +44 (0) 118 932 6704
www.sondex.co.uk s email sondex@sondex.co.uk Printed 10 July 2001