Specialist Test Systems and Radiation Protection for Nuclear Applications

APC’s specialist Test Solutions team partners with leading equipment manufacturers from around the world to offer customers a comprehensive portfolio of systems for radiation detection, employed in a wide range of environments, such as nuclear power plants, nuclear medical facilities, industrial sites, and physics research labs.

From routine environment radiation monitoring to analysing liquid and gaseous effluents before they are safely released, APC offer a range of solutions to meet many specific requirements. Designed to mitigate radiological threats and keep personnel, work areas and equipment safe, our team can help you achieve comprehensive, real-time monitoring, early warning, and complete dose and exposure information.

Nuclear Waste Management

For industries exposed to nuclear waste, the safe handling and disposal of radioactive waste is a top priority. Waste must be characterised according to its level and type of activity and disposed of accordingly and in line with local regulations.

Nuclear Medical Sites

Nuclear monitoring and protection in hospital environments help to ensure patient and worker safety. Hospitals use radiation detectors to identify and quarantine contaminated patients and require protection from exposure during diagnostic imaging procedures (X-rays, CT scans etc...) and therapeutic treatments) radiation therapies. Safe disposal of radioactive hospital waste is a vital component of the overall management of the radiology sites.

Nuclear Energy

Our solutions can help to ensure the safe operation of nuclear power plants by monitoring radiation levels around them, their nuclear waste output and the safety of their staff.

Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing

Protecting personnel involved in the manufacturing, servicing and use of nuclear submarines and weaponry goes beyond the extremely high safety standards set in place by Governments. In the UK, the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator (DNSR) is responsible for regulating nuclear safety and provides independent assurance of compliance.

Equally, for applications and projects destined for space, the testing of the effects of radiation on critical components poses a similar risk to those of being exposed to cosmic radiation and solar flares.

Research and Academia

The use of radiation protection systems supports research into the next generation of medicines, clean energy, nuclear power and environmental issues. Nuclear research is often referenced as the foundation of many future health, policy and security developments and is therefore essential that is carried out in a safe environment.

Nuclear Mining and Material Processing

Part of the nuclear fuel cycle, our systems help to protect and monitor those involved in the process of mining and milling of materials for the production of electricity at nuclear power plants.

Industrial Nuclear Activities

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a technique used to evaluate the safety and integrity of materials without damaging them. NDT is used in industry to help ensure organisations meet quality and regulatory requirements. As such, Radiographic testing uses X-rays or gamma rays to create an image of a material's internal structure. The image can help technicians identify defects like cracks and porosity.

Nuclear Site Decommissioning

When nuclear sites are no longer required, or reach the end of their operational lifecycle, they must be decommissioned. This alone is a high-risk activity, with facilities being safely dismantled. As such, the protection of workers from radiation is paramount, along with the safe identification, storage and disposal of radioactive material.

Contact our expert Test Solutions team for further information on our portfolio of systems for radiation detection and environmental monitoring. Working with our technology partners, our team will support and advise the best solution for your requirements.