U.S NRC RAMP - Overview and demonstration of computer codes for radiation assessments
Tuesday 31 October 2023
0730 - 0830
Conference Room 3
$60 per person
Synopsis
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) maintains and develops a series of computer codes used for radiation assessments through their Radiation Computer Code Analysis and Maintenance program (RAMP). In 2019 APRPANSA signed a formal agreement to join RAMP and has since expanded its use of the RAMP codes. Federal and State government agencies are also granted access to the RAMP codes under the ARPANSA agreement.
- VARSKIN+: Primarily used for undertaking skin dose assessments, recent upgrades to the software now allow assessments of eye, wound and neutron doses to be estimated.
- Visual Sample Plan: This tool supports development of defensible sampling plan for radiation assessments.
For more information, please see the RAMP website – https://ramp.nrc-gateway.gov
Presenters
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Wednesday 1 November 2023
0800 - 0930
Conference Room 3
$70 per person
Synopsis
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| Workshop 1 | SPERA Workshop | Workshop 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | U.S. NRC RAMP - Overview and demonstration of computer codes for radiation assessments | Radiation Safety in Laboratories | Working through example problems on ARPAB CRSA Exam |
| Date | 31 October 2023 | 31 October 2023 | 01 November 2023 |
| Time | 7.30am - 8.45am | 1.40pm – 3.15pm | 7.15am - 8.45am |
| Duration | 1 hour 15 minutes | 1 hour 35 minutes | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Location | Conference Room 3 | ||
| Cost | $60 (Includes plated breakfast) |
Included in Full Registration and Tuesday Registration | $70 (Includes plated breakfast) (Please note that workshop participants who subsequently apply for ARPAB accreditation within 6 months of the Workshop, and book the exam within 12 months of the Workshop will receive a discount on the accreditation fee of $70, being equivalent to the workshop registration cost.) |
| Registration | To register for the workshop, you may do so during the registration process. If you are already registered for the conference, please use the link on your registration confirmation email to add the workshop. Please contact Sharon if you face any issues. | No additional registration required. | To register for the workshop, you may do so during the registration process. If you are already registered for the conference, please use the link on your registration confirmation email to add the workshop. Please contact Sharon if you face any issues. |
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Workshop 1
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) maintains and develops a series of computer codes used for radiation assessments through their Radiation Computer Code Analysis and Maintenance program (RAMP). In 2019 APRPANSA signed a formal agreement to join RAMP and has since expanded its use of the RAMP codes. Federal and State government agencies are also granted access to the RAMP codes under the ARPANSA agreement.
This workshop will provide an overview of the RAMP codes, walk through the content available on the RAMP website and demonstrate some worked examples using the codes, namely:
– VARSKIN+: Primarily used for undertaking skin dose assessments, recent upgrades to the software now allow assessments of eye, wound and neutron doses to be estimated.
– Visual Sample Plan: This tool supports development of defensible sampling plan for radiation assessments.
For more information, please see the RAMP website – https://ramp.nrc-gateway.gov/
Katherine Gouin
Katherine Gouin is a Science Officer (Consequence Modelling) within the Modelling, Assessment and Emergency Preparedness Section of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
James De Corrado
James De Corrado is a Science Officer within the Radiation Health Services branch of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). He joined
Blake Orr
Blake Orr is a Senior Scientist within the Radiation Health Services branch of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). Blake has 15
SPERA Workshop
- Basics of Radiation Protection – Dose and Risk, ICRP and IAEA Basic Safety Standards
This section will cover the current understanding of the risks associated with exposure to radiation and ICRP, IAEA and ARPANSA guidance on managing these risks. - AS/NZS 2243.4 – A practical standard for radiation safety in laboratories
While the ICRP and IAEA provide high-level guidance on radiation protection, it is sometimes not clear how this can be implemented in the workplace. Australia and New Zealand have developed a practical standard for radiation protection in laboratories. - Personal Radiation Monitoring – Assessing external and internal dose
A fundamental aspect of radiation protection for laboratory workers is the requirement to ensure that the doses they receive are below the relevant dose limits. - Area Monitoring and PPE – Good laboratory practice
All laboratory workers recognise that laboratory hygiene and personal protective equipment are necessary to prevent accidental exposure to dangerous chemicals. Similarly, area monitoring and PPE are necessary to prevent accidental exposure to radioactive materials in the laboratory.
Dr Stephen Long
Stephen Long commenced working for ARPANSA (then ARL) in 1996 after completing a PhD in nuclear physics. Stephen spent much of his time between 1996
Workshop 2
During this workshop, the presenters will work through a number of sample problems that a candidate might expect to see on the ARPAB Consulting Radiation Safety Adviser (CRSA) exam. As many of the examples will include mathematical problems, participants are asked to please bring their scientific calculators. Participation is strongly recommended for anyone considering accreditation. Participants are also encouraged to attend Brent Rogers’ presentation during the plenary sessions which will include discussion on the accreditation process.
Brent Rogers
Brent Rogers began his career in radiation safety in the United States Navy. Upon completion of training in nuclear propulsion, he was assigned to a
Cameron Jeffries
Cameron Jeffries works as a Principal Medical Physicist with South Australia Medical Imaging at Flinders Medical Centre. Cameron received a Master’s degree in Physics from
