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REPORT
RCARO TEMPORARY ATTACHMENT PROGRAMME
SURVEY ON RADIATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION
IN RCA MEMBER STATES
September 2004
Prepared jointly by:
H.G.P. Karunaratne
and
Ros Intan Purbasari
REGIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT REGIONAL OFFICE
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
2004
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REPORT SUBMITTED & PREPARED JOINTLY
BY:
1. H.G.P. KARUNARATNEHead, International Division, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority
2. ROS INTAN PURBASARITechnical Cooperation Division, Planning Bureau,
National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia (BATAN)
at the end of four months Temporary Attachment Programme
to the RCARO, Daejeon, Korea
Date of commencement of the Temporary Attachment Programme:
23rd May 2004
and
24th May 2004
(Respectively)
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CONTENTS
I. Acknowledgement
II. Objectives of the Survey on the Application of Radiation Technology in MSs
III. Introduction to RCA and RCA Member States
A. RCA Member States
B. Emergence of RCARO (Regional Co-operative Agreement Regional Office)
IV. Application of Radiation Technologies
A. General Introduction
B. Status of the Application of Radiation Technologies in RCA Member States
1. Australia
2. Bangladesh
3. China
4. India5. Indonesia
6. Korea
7. Malaysia
8. Mongolia
9. Myanmar
10. Pakistan
11. Philippines
12. Singapore
13. Sri Lanka
14. Thailand
15. Vietnam
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ANNEXURE
1) Work Assignment
2) Survey Information and Methodology for the application of radiation technology in
RCA member states
3) Work Plan
4) Letter written to the NRs, NLOs, IAEA Country Officers
5) Survey Results as per the RCA Member States
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I. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would wish to indicate our appreciation for the cooperation extended to us by our
Government Authorities, Ministry of Science and Technology, Atomic Energy
Authority of Sri Lanka and BATAN of Indonesia by granting necessary approvals to us
for temporary attached to the RCARO in Korea, to carry out a Survey on End Users of
Radiation Application in Industry in the East Asia and Pacific.
Apart from carrying out the survey, the invited staff also prepared a list of RCA related
acronyms/glossaries/terminologies, including most frequently used RCA related
acronyms, general RCA related glossaries, IAEA fields of activity codes used for TC
projects, IAEA programme and project codes, acronyms of Regional/International
Development Organizations and RCA project related technical terminologies.
The invited staff during the attachment to RCARO also compiled information related to
International/Regional Development Organizations including UN SystemsOrganizations, Regional/International Financial Organizations, Regional Co-operative
Organizations (Asia and the Pacific), National Financial Organizations and Other Co-
operation Development Organizations.
The invited staff assisted the RCARO as rapporteur for the First Selection Committee
Meeting for the Director of RCARO held in June 2004 at RCARO and provided the
necessary secretariat facilities for the Meeting.
The Invited Staff also visited the laboratories and had discussion with the National
RCA Project Coordinators of the following laboratories in the Korea Atomic Energy
Research Institute to gather information for the survey and to understand the active
involvement of KAERI in RCA related project activities.
a) Radioisotope Production and Application, HANARO
b) Neutron Activation Analysis Project , HANARO Center
c) Nuclear Materials Technology, Development Team
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d) SMART R&D Center.
The invited staff was given the opportunity to participate as observers in the following
events held in Korea:
I. Workshop for the RCA Working Staff of Member States, 14-17 June 2004,
RCARO, Daejeon, Korea.
II. IAEA/RCA Project Coordinators Meeting On Electronic Networking Outreach
RAS/0/035, 23-27 August 2004, Daejeon, Korea.
The invited staff studied all the country presentations submitted by the participants tothe Workshop for the RCA Working Staff of Member States, and prepared the draft
recommendations for the workshop.
The invited staff also gratitude to the RCARO staff for their support provided to visit
following institutions during the invited staff stay at RCARO:
Yeonggwang Nuclear Power Plants
Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety (KINS)
Korea Institute of Radiation Application in Medical Sciences (KIRAMS)
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II. OBJECTIVE OF THE TEMPORARY ATTACHMENT
The RCARO is embarked on a programme to develop publications of RCA materials
for the benefit of the RCA Member States. The survey report on the radiation
application in the region to enable RCA project participants to maintain a closer
relationship with the endusers and further construct network linkage among the end-
users for information exchange. The study on industrial application activities in the
East Asia and Pacific Region for use as a database among Member States is a noble
idea of the RCARO to assist Member States in pursuit of deriving radiation application
for the socioeconomic development of the respective Member States.
Apart from the above major objective, the presence of invited staff from RCA Member
States, Sri Lanka and Indonesia at RCARO, also assists to achieve following benefits
for the Region, RCARO and Individual Member States which have provided the
services of their staff:
a) Compilation of data gathered through the survey of the information related to theradiation application in the region is for the benefit of the region.
b) The invited staff gain knowledge and experience on RCA management through
working in an institute of excellence in the region.
c) The invited staff develop inter personal relationship which is beneficial for the
strengthening of inter institutional cooperation.
d) Provision of staff by the Member States for a common cause of the region to the
RCARO shows close collaboration among the Member States and understanding of
needs of each other.
e) Enhancement of the understanding about the Korean experience on effective use of
nuclear technology for its socioeconomic development.
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III. INTRODUCTION TO RCA AND RCA MEMBER STATES
The acronym RCA stands for the Regional Co-operative Agreement of the IAEA for the
Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for
Asia and the Pacific. It is an inter government agreement came into force under the
auspices of the IAEA in the East Asia and Pacific Region for the benefit of the Member
States and to develop technical cooperation among developing countries (TCDC). The
RCA agreement provides a framework for Asian Member States to intensify their
collaboration through programmes and projects focused on the specific shared needs of
its members.
The background for the initiation of RCA was commenced in the early 1960 through
the first regional collaborative agreement under the sponsorship of the IAEA, which
was called the India Philippines IAEA (IPA) Agreement. This laid the foundation
of the Regional Co-operative Agreement (RCA). The IPA -a tripartite cooperative
agreement involving India, the Philippines, and the Agency (the International AtomicEnergy Agency)- involved with the supply of a neutron diffractometer facility
manufactured in India and its set-up in the Philippine Research Reactor-I with IAEA
funding. This facility was used to train scientists and technologist in physics (e.g. solid
state physics, and neutron elastic and inelastic scattering). Participants who were
trained came from Korea, China, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines' Dr. Q.O.
Navarro, who later became director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, was
then appointed Project Director. The IPA ran in the mid-1960s, and later in the early
1970s. In 1972, ten governments in the Asia and the Pacific region undertook, in co-
operation each other and the Agency, to promote and co-ordinate co-operative activities
in nuclear science and technology. The RCA was the first regional agreement of such
magnitude concluded under the auspices of the IAEA. Since then, the RCA has
expanded considerably, both in its memberships and in the size of and subject scope of
its programme.
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The RCA vision is:
Security and Safety of Food & Nutrient
To produce cheap & nutritious food
Health Care
Good health care at affordable price for mass population
Industrial Development
To improve economy & provide employment
Energy
Fuel of the economy
Depletion of conventional sources
Environmental Care & Protection
Efficient technology ensuring environmental integrity
RCA projects have contributed significantly in a number of priority areas vital to
regional socioeconomic development, such as food and agriculture, health care,
industry and environmental protection.
Since 1999 the RCA projects are categorized in several Thematic Sectors (areas) in
order to reflect regions requirements appropriately and to streamline the project
management. The Thematic Sectors are being carried out biennial cycle to produce
more practical outputs. The thematic sectors are:
1. Agriculture
2. Health
3. Industry
4. Environment
5. Energy/Research Reactor/(Radioactive Waste Management)
6. Radiation Protection
In addition, TCDC (Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries) comprises
another sector since it is regarded as an important vehicle for RCA activities. At
present, TCDC focuses on ENO (Electronic Networking and Outreach) project that
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mainly covers RCA information flow program and will further cover the e-learning
endeavors.
To secure effective formulation and implementation of the projects in a successful
manner, Lead Countries for all Thematic Sectors have been selected among the RCA
Member States.
During the last 25 years, the RCA has shown remarkable achievements in the following
sectors in the region, and the efforts of the RCA has assisted the Member States to raise
the life standard of the general public in the region.
Agriculture:
Asian Regional Project on Radiation Preservation of Fish and Fishery;
Food Irradiation of Food and Horticulture Products;
Mutation Breeding (more than 50 varieties).
Industry:
NDT: Radiography, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, liquid entrants
testing and Eddy current testing;
NCS: Pulp and paper, coal and petro-chemical industries;
Tracer Techniques.
Health:
Nuclear medical applications for diagnostics and treatment;
Cancer therapy;
Radiation sterilization of tissue grafts to improve tissue banking.
Radiation protection:
To build radiation protection infrastructure;
Waste Safety;
Environmental Monitoring;
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Radiation protection for workers and public.
Energy:
Tools for planning electricity expansion schemes
Plant management and operational safety
Radioactive waste management
Technical cooperation
Expert missions
Training programmes
Regional resources units
RCA policies are set at two annual meetings of the National Representatives: a) the
General Conference Meeting in Vienna, during the IAEA General Conference and b)
the Regular Meeting in the region, within the first quarter of the year. These meetings
are usually chaired by the National RCA Representatives of the Member States hosting
the Regular Meeting. The IAEAs RCA Program Coordinator is the Secretary of the
both meeting.
A. RCA Member States
The original RCA Member States initially involved ten (10) countries. The earliest
signatories to the original agreement, according to the records have seen were the
following:
India (7 June 1972), Vietnam (12 June 1972), Indonesia (16 October 1972), Thailand (4
December 1972), Philippines (17 April 1973), Singapore, Pakistan (6 September 1974),
Korea (9 October 1974), Bangladesh (23 October 1974) and Sri Lanka (9 March 1976).
Now there are seventeen (17) which are as follows: Australia, Bangladesh, People's
Republic of China, India, Indonesia Republic of Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia,
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Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and
Vietnam. The newest members are Mongolia (1992), Myanmar (1994) and New
Zealand (1994).
The RCA agreement has the IAEA as a partner, not a party. It is one of three regional
cooperative agreements under the aegis of the IAEA. The other two are ARCAL for
Latin America, formed in 1984, and AFRA, for Africa, formed in 1990. Of the three
agreements the RCA can be considered the most mature, most committed, and enviable.
It is most mature being the longest, not necessarily the oldest, running regionalagreement in its 25 years now; it is most committed since many member states are
now not only participating actively in its activities but also contributing financially to
support projects; it is enviable since it is a model for other regional projects and is a
pioneering approach to technical cooperation among developing countries (TCDC) in
the United Nations System.
During the 25 years of the RCAs existence, the participating countries and the Agencyhave accumulated valuable experience of co-operation and of coordinating nuclear-
related development activities in the region. In most cases, RCA projects and the
activities carried out under the Agencys regular technical co-operation programme at
the national and regional level complement each other; every effort was being made to
avoid duplication and to use the available manpower and financial resources in
the cost-effective manner.
The RCA is governed by a formal inter-governmental agreement. A set of RCA guide
lines and Operating Rules were adopted in October 1997. The RCA is financed by the
IAEA Technical Assistance Fund (TACF) under the IAEA Technical Cooperation
Programme, extrabudgetary resources from Member States and other donors. Earlier,
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was the major donor. At present, the
Member States provide more in-kind contributions to the RCA Programme in the form
of hosting events and bearing the local costs, providing experts, equipment and other
resources. A significant example was the implementation of four joint
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UNDP/RCA/IAEA projects from 1997. The most recent project is the project on Better
Management of the Environment, Natural Resources and Industrial Growth through
Isotopes and Radiation Technology.
The RCA programme has proven to be an effective mechanism for increasing regional
self-reliance, fostering linkages and collaboration amongst its Member States through
consensus. It has been able to produce tangible outputs from participation in well
designed projects, despite the varying stages of development and diversity among
Member States.
The success of the RCA as a reliable regional framework for cooperation is linked to
the unique benefits provided by the application of nuclear science and technology to
address regional needs. To further develop and strengthen technical cooperation among
the Regional Member States, and to achieve Millennium Development Goals for
sustainability through mutual regional cooperation in radiation technology, the RCARO
has incepted in Dae-jeon, Republic of Korea, for the overall benefit of Region.
B. Emergence of RCARO (Regional Co-operative Agreement Regional
Office)
During the RCA Meeting in Vienna in 1978, Member States has suggested the need of
having a regional office in the region. In the preceding year during the RCA National
Representatives Meeting it was recommended to establish RCA Regional office to
enhance RCA ownership by Member States. The RCA National Representatives
meeting held in Mumbai in 2000 was a significant year for the RCA family since the
Government of Korea offered to host the RCA Regional Office in Korea, and the
Member States have welcome the offer. In RCA National Representatives Meeting
held in 2001 in Dhaka supported establishment of the RCA Regional Office in Korea
and the Meeting requested Task Force Group to draft Working Paper and Australia and
Korea took the initiative to prepare it. RCA 30 th GC in 2001 in Vienna agreed in
Principle the Establishment of RCA Regional Office in Korea for 2-year Interim Period
to finalize Legal Provisions and other preparations. The 31 st RCA General Conference
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Meeting in Vienna in September 2002 adopted the Working Paper on the
Establishment and Operation of the RCA Regional Office in Korea that stipulated
details of operation and management of RCARO. The Working Paper was amended by
the 32nd RCA General Conference in Vienna in September 2003 that incorporated the
adoption of a RCA Resolution on the Establishment of the RCA Regional Office. The
32nd RCA General Conference Meeting (GCM) in Vienna in September 2003 adopted
the RCA Resolution on the Establishment of the RCA Regional Office that reconfirmed
the roles and functions of the Director of the RCA Regional Officeand requested the
Government of the Republic of Korea to continue all necessary support for the RCA
Regional Office, and also requested all RCA Member States to support and cooperatewith the RCA Regional Office.
Mandate of RCARO given by the Member States are:
Basically, two main mandates have been given to RCARO by the Member States.
To increase RCA awareness, i.e. to increase RCA visibility
To promote RCA partnerships, i.e. to promote RCA viability
In addition, RCARO will also carry out other directives given by the Member States.
Since inception of the RCARO, it has initiated programmes which have high value and
direct benefits for the Member States. All the activities are carried out with the consent
of the Member States and it has been decided at the 32nd GCM that the activities to be
undertaken by the RCARO on behalf of RCA should be submitted to National
Representatives for their endorsement. The major activates RCARO carrying out andwill be carrying out are:
Post doctoral Fellowship Programme
KAIST Nuclear Engineering Masters Degree Programme
Nuclear Medicine Internship Training Programme
RCA Awareness Increasing Activities:
Enhancing RCA Information Flow Chart
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Presentation and briefings on RCA activities
Publications
Workshop for RCA Working Level Staff of Member States
Support Women in Nuclear (WIN) Asia Activities
RCA Partnership Promoting Activities:
Korea International Cooperation Agency
UNESCAP
Asia and Pacific Center for Technology Transfer
Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia
United Nations University
Asian Productivity Organization, United Nations Environmental
Protection/Global Protection Agency, UNDP, UNIDO etc.
Other RCARO activities:
Transfer of radiotherapy equipment to developing countries (ROK to VIE)
Study on industrial application activities in the region for use as database
among Member States.
Operation of a Task Force to develop strategy for RCA additional fund creating
activities.
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IV. APPLICATION OF RADIATION TECHNOLOGIES
A. General Introduction
The Nuclear Sciences and Applications, as the application of radiation technologies are
widely utilized to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs,
and to enhance productivity of food and agriculture, enhance human health, develop
industrial process, secure water resources, through the integration of nuclear and
isotopic techniques where these have comparative advantages into sustainable
development programmes.
To enhance human health, radiation technologies are used in the field of nuclear
medicine, applied radiation biology and radiotherapy, dosimetry and medical radiation
physics, and nutrition and human related environmental studies. Life expectancy has
risen dramatically in the developing world in recent decades due to utilization of
radiation technologies in the human health sector.
IAEA supported human health activities concentrate on the detection and treatment of
diseases afflicting the poor, and the planning and evaluation of applied nutrition
programmes tailored especially to the needs of women and children. They also give
priority to the establishment of quality assurance programmes for radiation dosimetry
and treatment of cancer.
The applications of the radiation technologies span many disciplinesincluding
radioimmunoassay, radiotherapy, radiopharmaceutical production, nutritional analysis,
and sterilization techniques for transplantation and medical instruments.
The IAEA, often in direct collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO),
conducts many programmes to strengthen the indigenous capability of developing
countries in using radionuclide and their radiation effects for supporting public health
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delivery services, including diagnosis, therapy, and development of basic infrastructure
for nuclear medicine.
In the field of public health, RCA has supported a project on the measurement of the
level of toxic elements in foodstuffs, treatment of cervix cancer by radiotherapy,
management of liver cancer using Transarterial therapy. The RCA has recognized the
value of health care in the Southeast Asian region and has contributed establishing
Human Tissue Banks to serve the region.
In the field of food and agriculture, nuclear techniques and related biotechnologies are
used to develop improved strategies for sustainable food security. To enhanceproductivity of food, radiation technologies are used in soil science, plant breeding,
animal production and health, entomology and food contaminants control.
The Joint FAO/IAEA Division assists Member Countries of IAEA and FAO to use
nuclear techniques to fight food scarcity. The Joint FAO/IAEA Division is currently
responsible for providing scientific and technical support for over 200 national and
regional Technical Cooperation Projects in the field of Agriculture.
The effective development of new nuclear technologies and the safe and economical
maintenance of existing technologies both rely on a thorough understanding of the
underlying physical and chemical processes.
Radiation Technologies are rigorously used in the industrial applications such as civil
engineering and construction, heavy metal fabrication, petrochemical, quality control
and inspection, industrial process control and geothermal and ground water hydrology.
Application of Radiation Technologies in the field of industrial sector will fall into one
of the following categories and which has shown remarkable difference compared to
conventional methods.
Industrial applications of radiation and isotopes
Isotope hydrology and geochemistry
Nuclear analytical chemistry
Nuclear and atomic data for applications
Nuclear instrumentation design and maintenance
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Production of radioisotopes and labelled compounds
Radiation chemistry
Utilization of research reactors and accelerators
A number of industrial technologies along with large pool of expertise have been
generated as a valuable resource in the Region as a result of the RCA/IAEA activities.
Utilization of radiation technologies in the industry sector has contributed to the
economic performance in many developing Asian countries in recent years. The major
investments are done in the:
a) Industrial Plant QA/QC
Radiometry (sealed source application)
Non destructive testing/evaluation
b) Sterilization technology
Radiation dosimetry
Facility management
c) Tracer application
Industrial tracer application
Environmental tracer application
d) Process control
Nucleonic gauges
The IAEA/UNDP/RCA regional industrial project for industrial application of isotopes
and radiation technology in Asia and the pacific, which was initiated in 1979, had
contributed to the regional needs of industry and paved the way for success.
The application of Radiation Technologies contributes too immensely for the
betterment of world population. As an example if the Industrial Applications for
Electron Beam Processing is considered, its wide verities of industries, processes and
products can be shown as below:
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Industries Processes Products
ChemicalPetrochemical
CrosslinkingDepolymerizationGraftingPolymerization
PolyethylenePolypropyleneCopolymersLubricantsAlcohol
Coating
Adhesives
CuringGraftingPolymerization
Adhesive tapesCoated paper productsVeneered panelsThermal barriersWood/plastic composites
Electrical CrosslinkingHeat-shrink memorySemiconductor modification
Building, instrument, telephonewires, power cables, insulationtapes, shielded cable spliceszener diodes, ICs
Health
Pharmaceuticals
SterilizationPolymer modification
Medical disposablesPowder and ointmentsEthical drugsMembranes
Plastics
Polymers
CrosslinkingFoamingHeat-shrink memory
Food shrink wrapGymnastic mats, toysPlastic tubing & pipesMolded packaging formsFlexible packaging formsFlexible packaging laminates
Pollution
control
DisinfectionPrecipitationMonomer entrapmentDeSOx/DeNOx
Agricultural fertilizers formSewage sludgeSafe stack gas emissionsSafe sludge disposalOcean life nutrients from sludgeOSHA and EPA compliancesWorker safety
Pulp
Textile
DepolymerizationGraftingCuring
Rayon, permanent press textileSoil release textileFlocked and printed fabric
Rubber Vulcanization, Green strength,Graded cure
Tire componentsBattery separators
Roofing membrane
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B. Status of the Application of Radiation Technologies in RCA Member
States
AUSTRALIA
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO) are
Australias national nuclear research and development organization and the center of
Australian nuclear expertise. ANSTOs nuclear infrastructure includes the research
reactor HIFAR (High Flux Australian Reactor), particle accelerators,
radiopharmaceutical production facilities, and range of other facilities. HIFAR is
Australias only nuclear reactor and it is used to produce radioactive products for use
in medicine and industry. It also a source of neutron beams for scientific research and
to irradiate silicon for semiconductor application.
The core business areas of the ANSTO are:
International strategic relevance of nuclear science and technology
Core nuclear facilities operation and development
Nuclear science for environment and sustainability
Treatment and management of man made and naturally occurring radioactive
substances
Sustainability and international competitiveness of industry
Organizational development and support
Australia is an active partner and founder member of the RCA. It is a donor country
for the RCA activities and participates in the following active RCA projects as a
valuable contributor for the regional development.
Management of Technical Co-operation among Developing Countries (ENO
component)
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Role of Nuclear Power and Other Energy Option in Competitive Electricity
Market
Improvement of Research Reactor Operation and Utilization, Phase II
Strengthening Medical Physics through Education and Training
Improved Training for Nuclear Medicine Technicians
Distance Learning in Radiation Oncology
Harmonization of Radiation Protection Phase IV
Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Regional Database
Non Destructive Testing and Evaluation
Improved Information about Urban Air Quality Management
Australia also in the process implementation of the following four projects to assist
RCA Member States to overcome specific problems encountered in the fields of health
care, radiation protection and environmental issues.
Application of Nuclear and Modeling Techniques to Sustainable Development in
the Coastal Zone
Preparation for the Disposal of Low and Intermediate Level Waste with Emphasis
on Non-Power Sources
Distance assisted Training Program for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Radiation Protection
Strengthening Radiation Protection Infrastructure
Radiation Protection Distance Learning Program.
Through above projects, Australian authorities have introduced viable methodologies
to develop coastal infrastructure of number of RCA countries utilizing nuclear
techniques in conjunction with other conventional methods.
BANGLADESH
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Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) is entrusted with the research and
development in peaceful application of atomic energy, generation of electricity and
promotion of international relation congenial to implementation of its programmes
and projects. The programmes and projects of BAEC are focused on various sectors
of the economy, such as health, industries, agriculture and environment. The primary
objectives of BAEC are to:
Promotion of the peaceful uses of atomic energy in agriculture, medicine and
industry development of related technology like electronics, computer, material
sciences, etc. Planning, implementation and operation of nuclear power station.
Service in the sterilization of medical products, food preservation, non-destructive
testing, elemental analysis, hydrology, etc.
Discharge of international obligations.
The following major establishments are involved with the application of radiation
technologies for socioeconomic development in the country. Atomic Energy Center (AECD), Dhaka
Nuclear Medicine Institute (INM)
Nuclear Medical Centers (NMC)
Beach Sand Exploration Centers (BSEC), Coxbazar
Radiation Testing Laboratory, Citation
Rooppur Nuclear Plant at Pabna
Atomic Energy Research Establishment
Radiation technologies are widely used by the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
in the major thematic sectors with the technical assistance under RCA programme. It is
a recipient country of the IAEA technical assistance. Utilization of radiation
technologies as per the thematic sectors is:
Agriculture:
Application of food irradiation for food security, safety and trade. Irradiation as sanitary and phytosanitary treatments of food.
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Industry and Environment:
Tracer Technology and Nucleonic Control System
Air Pollution and Its Trends
Radiation processing applications for agro waste
Energy and Research Reactor/Waste management:
Waste Management (WM)
Radiation Protection:
Enhancement and Harmonization of Radiation Protection
To harness radiation technology for national needs, the following institutes are engaged
in research and development activities:
Atomic Energy Center
Atomic Energy Research Establishment
Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
Institute of Food and Radiation Biology
Institute of Electronics
Nuclear Mineral Unit
Central Engineering Facilities
Beach Sand Minerals Exploitation Center
The BAEC provides wide varieties of services of radiation technologies to the general
public and industrial groups in the country.
CHINA
China Atomic Energy Authority is responsible for the familiarization of radiation
technologies for national development pioneering since 1950s. China is
internationally praised as a country for its fastest growth in use of radiation technology
industrial growth. The isotope and radiation techniques have become a newly
established high-tech industry in China. They are penetrating from traditional
application into the forefront and a new field of modern science and technology such as
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life science and material science, agriculture, environmental preservation, industrial
application, etc.
In medical applications, more than 40 units are engaged in R&D and production of
radiopharmaceuticals. With the rapid evolution of modern nuclear medicine, the
application of advanced nuclear medical devices (such as SPECT and PET), the
radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and treatment of difficult and complicated cases,
e.g. tumor, has developed at a quick pace. In respect of radiography sources, Mo-Te
generator is available every week.
In industrial applications, these are two kinds of radiation sources often used in
industry, i.e. Gamma-irradiator and electron accelerator. In China, there are 48
commercial radiation facilities, the designed source-loading capacity over 300,000 Ci
for each, they are distributed in 41 cities and counties all over 20 provinces,
municipalities, and autonomous regions, the designed source-loading capacity totaling
29.10 million Ci; in addition, there are 75 radiation source including 2 Cs source
devices facilities, the designed source loading capacity below 300,000 Ci for each,which implies that the different kinds of radiation source facilities totals 123, and the
practical source loading approximately 13 million Ci, and increase of 117% as
compared to the figure in 1994. As for the electron accelerator, the facility with power
over 5 kW is doubled every three years since 1992, there are 45 sets, including 24
imports, the power totaling 2005 kW, in which 22 sets are used to produce heat shrink
material (including 10 sets for special purposes), 34 sets to produce wire and cable
(including 23 sets for special purposes); furthermore, there are 8 sets of industrial
accelerators with power below 5 kW in research institutes mainly for producing PE
foaming, polymer grafting and coating solidification.
In China, the industrialized radiation processing started with radiation chemistry.
According to the preliminary statistics, in 1998, the annual output value of radiation-
cross-linked wire and cable, and heat shrink material was 0.7 billion yuan RMB
separately; the annual output value of 6 plants engaging in radiation-produced low-
temperature binder totals over 30 million yuan RMB.In r
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INDIA
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is a broad based multidisciplinary
organization engaged in development of nuclear power technology, applications of the
radiation technologies in the fields of agriculture, medicine, industry and basic
research. Developing of advanced technologies such as accelerators, lasers, strategic
materials and instrumentation, and encouraging transfer of technology to industry to
assist economic and industrial development of India. BARC has played the pivotal role
during the transfer of radiation technologies to the major sectors of the country.
Interaction with universities and academic institutions; support to research and
development projects having a bearing on DAE's programmes; and international
cooperation in related advanced areas of research. DAE has formulated its activities
under six major programmes. Defining the overall objectives and thrusts for these six
programmes are the key drivers.
NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAMME STAGE I
Higher Share for Nuclear Power
Competitive Capacity Addition
Sustain and Improve Capacity Utilization
Move towards Financing Capability through Internal Resource Generation
Sustained Excellence in Safety Performance
NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAMME STAGE II
Commercial Demonstration of Fast Breeder Technology
Early setting up of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) and associated Fuel
Cycle Plants Advanced Fuel Cycle with Higher Breeding Gain
NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAMME STAGE III
Technology Demonstration for Large Scale Thorium Utilization
Advanced Heavy Water Reactor (AHWR)
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Technology Road Map on Shaping the Third Stage
RADIATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
Deployment Over Large Scale
Desalination of Water
Nuclear Agriculture
Radiation Processing of Food, Industrial and Medical Products
Health Care and other Industrial Applications
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Broad based R&D in Nuclear Sciences and Technologies involving
Scientific groups within DAE and outside including Universities
RESEARCH EDUCATION LINKAGE
Mutual strengthening of Education and Research in
Nuclear Sciences and Technologies and allied disciplines
The Indian authorities have achieved high development goals through the application
of radiation technologies in the following field of activities:
Agriculture
Asian Regional Project on Radiation Preservation of Fish and Fishery
Food Irradiation of Food and Horticulture Products
Mutation Breeding (more than 500 varieties).
Industry
NDT: radiography, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant
testing and Eddy current testing
NCS: pulp & paper, coal and petro-chemical industries
Tracer Techniques
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Health
Nuclear medical applications for diagnostics and treatment
Cancer therapy
Radiation sterilization of tissue grafts to improve tissue banking
Radiation Protection
To build radiation protection infrastructure
Waste safety
Environmental monitoring
Radiation protection for workers and public
Energy
Tools for planning electricity expansion schemes
Plant management & operational safety
Radioactive waste management
India has categorized utilization of radiation application as non-power sector, and
during the last couple of decades has improved harnessing the benefit for it people.
Remarkable progress has been achieved in application of radioisotopes and radiation
technology in the area of health care, nuclear agriculture, food preservation and
industrial uses as mentioned above.
INDONESIA
The National Nuclear Energy Agency (BATAN) is assisting the nation to harness the
radiation technology for the national development since its inception in 1958. Its vision
is Leading in South East Asia in realizing the beneficial use of Nuclear Science and
Technology for the welfare of the people based on sound safety philosophy. To
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achieve the vision of the organization, it has embraced six mission statements and the
statements related to application of radiation technologies for the development are:
To conduct research, development, and design nuclear science and technology that
can be usefully promoted for increasing the welfare of the people.
To conduct innovation and dissemination of technology independently as well as
partnership with other institutions towards the increase of the national production
technology.
To strengthen the institutional management for increasing the efficiency and
productivity.
Number of national institutions under the aegis of BATAN is operational to transfer the
radiation technologies to end users and also BATAN provides services of radiation
technologies to the general public. The major sectors where radiation technologies are
used in Indonesia comprises of:
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Food Irradiation
Mutation Plant Breeding
Rice varieties: Atomita I, II, III, IV, upland rice Situgintung, Cilosari, Woyla,
Merauke
Soybean vatieties: Muria, Tengger and Meratus.
Livestock-food engineering (UMMB)
Human Health
Hydrology and Industry Design and Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Safety and Environment (Air Pollution)
The International Atomic Energy Agency under its Technical Cooperation program also
supports twelve ongoing TC projects in the field of radiation technologies. The BATAN
also involved in most of the RCA projects being implementing in the region in the field
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of application of radiation technologies for socioeconomic development. Apart from
BATAN and its institutions, numbers of private sector industries are using radiation
application for various industries in Indonesia.
BATAN also established BATAN Research Tissue Bank (BRTB) and its services have
spread to 30 hospitals in Indonesia.
The Research and Development facilities for the application of radiation technologies
in BATAN are as follow:
Radioisotopes and Radiopharmacy
Radiopharmacies produced by BATAN have been marketed and used for medical
purposes such as:
MIBI is used for detection of heart perfusion. The advantages of the product are
that it is cheap, can be stored in a long period of time, and will not cause heart
redistribution.
HMPAO is used for detection of brain perfusion. Labeled with lycosite, such a
product can also be used for infection and allergic detection.
131I-MIBG can be used for diagnose and therapy of pheochromocytoma,
neuroblastoma, and ganglioma.
131I-Lipiodol is used for brain therapy.
Sm-EDTMP is used for therapy of bone cancer and palliation. It can be used as
a long-period-pain-killer.
MAG-3 can be used for tracing of kidney function. Fast excretion and long term
storing are the benefits of this product.
All of the products above have been used in hospitals such as RS Harapan Kita,
RSCM, RSPAD, RSPP, RSMMC, RS Sardjito, RS Kariadi , RSHH Bandung, RS
Saiful Anwar Malang, RSK, RS Dharmais, and RS Fatmawati.
Radioisotopes produced by BATAN include TI-201, Sm-153, Sr-89, Rb-86, Au-
198.
Renograph
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Renograph, equipped with radiopharmacy substance as a tracer, is a device used for
an observation of kidney functions.
Thyroid Up-take
Distribution Control System (DCS)
Distribution Control System (DCS) or Nucleonic Control System (NCS) used for
controlling process in a pulp industry.
Lead Apron
As a radiation shielding to avoid the effect or risk of unnecessary radiation to
operators and their assistants, environment, and vital parts of patient bodies, and
medical centers or hospitals operating x-ray.
Applications:
Monitoring and controlling on Active Waste Water Storage System of the 30-
MW Research Reactor
Coal Conveyor Control System Soda Industries
Testing Process on Battery Productions
Monitoring and Controlling on multistoried buildings
Monitoring and Controlling on fertilizer Industries
Managing City Water
Hydrology ServicesThe field of hydrology in Nuclear Engineering (radioisotope tracer techniques)
currently has solved a lot of problems including:
Determining sediment movement in harbor and coast area for efficient dredging
and planning of new harbors
Solving environmental pollution problems; the tracer techniques can be used to
identify pollution substances
Determining dam leakage Determining ground water flows
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Studying the relationship among oil wells to determine the characteristics of
liquid flows around the wells
Determining the flow rate of water rivers
Studying geothermal
Gauging techniques.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services
The NDT services have been done for:
Water Tower Leakage Testing
Leak Detection of Prilling Tower
Ir-UT (Building Inspection)
192 & X-ray (Aircraft Inspection)
Co-60 (Vessel Inspection).
Radiology Diagnostic Tilting Table
This device can be used for x-ray radiography and spot film device handing. This
innovate table is a result of cooperative program between PMBI-BATAN and
Trophy Rajawali Indonesia.
X-ray Industry
The system has been used for nondestructive evaluations of rims. Its x-ray
generator can continuously operate in 74 KV, 3 mA, and penetrate up to 18 mm
thickness.
The system may support manufactures quality control specifically in
nondestructive inspecting products. The performance of the system is between 300
and 800 lines/inch in resolution, and can visually differ amount of internal defects
in aluminum rims (Velg-Al). The system has been used by PT Pakoakuina.
X-ray Medicine
Currently, the machines have been used by hospitals including:
RS Kusta Tuguredjo, Central Java RS Islam Wonosobo, Central Java
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RSJ Cimahi, Bandung, West Java
RSJ Bandung Jambi
RS Batang, a regional hospital, Central Java.
JAPAN
The Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JAIF) is a non governmental body which is
responsible for familiarization of applications of radiation technologies in Japan. It is
a non-profit organization incorporated under the auspices of the industry to promote
peaceful utilization of nuclear energy for the benefit of Japanese national
inconsideration of the importance of the peaceful utilization of nuclear power in
Japans energy issues and the utilization of radioisotopes and radiation in wide verity
of fields.
Japan holds international conferences annually in the field of Radiation and Isotopes
to study the present statues of the utilization of radiation technologies for the benefit
of the socioeconomic development of Japan as well as other regional nations. In order
to promote the research, development and utilization of radiation and isotopes, the
Japan Conference on Radiation and Radioisotopes has been held every two years as
an international meeting in cooperation with the Japan Radioisotopes Association and
Atomic Energy Society of Japan. This meeting could be highly valued as the only
comprehensive technical meeting in this field. The conferences scope is directed
towards the technologies such as biotechnology, material science and lasers as well as
to social matters so as to gain public understanding towards the applications of
radioisotopes.
JAIF also contribute to the development of a healthy and quality human life through
the application of various nuclear techniques in industry as well as in daily life. In
this aspect JAIF enhances cooperation and communication among the industries, local
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autonomies, the academic cycles, mass media and other groups involved in and
related to with nuclear energy development.
Application of radiation technologies are well established in Japan. Since Japan is
highly industrialized, and technological and economic wealth is far exceed the other
regional Member States other than Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, India,
Singapore and China it provide financial assistance to RCA progammes. It is a donor
country and does not use IAEA Technical Assistance. According to the economic
scale of nuclear applications in Japan in 1997, 2% GDP was generated by the nuclear
applications as 47b$ from energy and 52b$ from Radiation Applications. The main
sectors where radiation technologies are used are:
Sterilized medical supplies
Semiconductors
Accelerators installed during 29 years
Radiographic testing (NDT)
RI application (radiation processing)
Radiation protection
Radiation cured radial tires.
KOREA
Republic of Korea became a member of the RCA family in 1974, and since plays an
active role inpromoting peaceful nuclear technology cooperation among the countries
in Asia and the Pacific region. The Republic of Korea contributed its effort to achieve
progress in the various RCA programs. The RCA's contributions to Korea's nuclear
technological development and economic growth can be seen in such fields as food and
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agriculture, medicine and health, industry and others. Many regional activities
organized by the Republic of Korea through the RCA, particularly various regional
training courses, have been beneficial to the end users.
The utilization of radiation technology for socioeconomic development is about 10%.
Korea is fifth in nuclear energy production, and it ranks 30 th in utilizing nuclear
technology in term of equipment usage in the world. To boost radiation technology the
government has enacted measures to promote the utilization of this technology in 2002.
Korea is in the process of expanding the utilization of radiation technologies in fields of
industry, human health and medical sciences, agricultural, and environmental
applications. The country has orchestrated effort to accelerate the practical use of
nuclear techniques in day today lives of its masses. The expanded use of nuclear
techniques in various fields may be one of the effective and practical means of
overcoming the current difficult economic situation. It has precisely understood the use
of radiation and radioisotopes in manufacturing lines can certainly help in making
quality products. This will help lead to an increase in exports. Import substitutions can
also be made available. For example, increased domestic production of medical
radioisotopes, such as Tc-99m.
The use of irradiation techniques for agricultural and fishery products has can
contribute to a safe food supply. It is noted that, at present, the Korean government has
approved 34 groups of foods (about 30 items) for irradiation. The list of items will be
further expanded in the future. For example, Korea will soon allow the irradiation of 0-
157 bacillus in red meat to follow USA practices and I-131; can minimize thedependency on imported supplies.
Korea has been actively participating in a number of RCA projects. These have proven
to benefit the Koreas industrial sectors, research organizations, and for academic
circles. At present, Korea's involvement in RCA's on-going activities includes 10 more
individual projects. The projects related to application of radiation technologies in
industry:
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Process Diagnostics and Optimization in Petrochemical Industry
Optimization of Materials in Industry using On-line Bulk Analysis Techniques
Investigating Environment and Water Resources in Geothermal Areas
Use of Isotopes in Dam Safety and Dam Sustainability
Isotope Techniques for Groundwater Contamination Studies in Urbanized and
Industrial Areas
NDT and Non-Destructive Evaluation
Improved Information about Urban Air Quality Management
The KAERI plays an active role in transfer of radiation application to the private sector
industries. In these aspects, KAERI assist the private sector institutions in specific
problems encounter, using NDT technology. The KAERI is also engaged in research
and development and also has developed new equipment like column scanner for NDT
application.
MALAYSIA
MINT conducts research and technology development towards the generation of new
processes, products, and services and improvements of existing ones. Research,
Training and Development (RTD) projects are designed with a view of using the results
for problem solving and enhancing products value added ness. In addition, local
expertise and capability in nuclear and related technologies and their applications,
especially in which this technique is the most suitable options, will increase. The scope
and coverage of MINT research and technology development is focused to the major
sectors of national and economic development, which among others include the
industry, manufacturing, medical and health care, environment, and agro-industry.
Component and system reliability, diagnostic capability, trouble shooting, and the
determination of major process parameters are some of the aspects that influence plant
operation and management efficiency. MINT has development in-house and local
capabilities in this area through non-destructive testing (NDT) technique, radiometry,
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and tracer technology. These techniques are now gaining acceptance in the chemical,
petroleum, and chemical industries in Malaysia.
The application of nuclear technology in manufacturing is attained by a class of
utilization generally known as radiation processing. Radiation can modify the
properties and behavior of irradiated materials. This modification renders the material
more useful and thus increasing its value added ness. Radiation can also kill bacteria in
product sterilization process.
Radiation Vulcanization of Natural Rubber Latex (RVNRL)
Polymer Cross-linking
Curing of surface coatings.
Through nuclear technology (radioactive tracer technique, in particular), dam leakage
and seepage; underground water resource movement; sediment movement at ports;
determination and mapping of air, water, and coastal areas and the sea pollutant; and
the application of processes using reduced or no chemicals for some applications are
some of the uses of this technology related to environment preservation.
Agro products:
1. Decontamination of Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals Using Radiation
2. Education and Acceptance of Food Irradiation Technology in Malaysia.
Biomaterials:
1. Controlled Release Technology of Agrochemicals for Tropical Agriculture
2. Controlled Release Formulations of Fertilizer Containing Palm Oil Mill Effluent
(POME)
3. Development of Controlled-Release Products for Agricultural Applications using
Natural Resources
4. Development of Hydro gel for Clinical Application
5. Effect of Different Doses of Gamma Irradiation on Biomechanical Strength of
Deep-frozen, Freeze-dried and Demineralised Bone Allograft Using Animal Model
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6. Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Healing Properties of Deep frozen, Freeze dried
and Demineralised Bone Allograft Using Animal Model
7. Production of Radiation-Sterilized Bone Allograft
8. Radiation Processing of Chitin/Chitosan
9. Radiation Processing of Water Soluble Polysaccharide.
Fruit Industry:
1. Behavior and Fate of Pesticides in Vegetables
2. Breeding of New Varieties of Pisang Mas
3. Crop Water Management ofLansium4. Development of DNA Marker forFusarium Resistance in Pisang Berangan
5. Efficient Agronomic Management in Lansium Production Through the Use of
Nuclear Technology
6. Efficient Agronomic Management of Banana Crop Through the Use of Nuclear
Technology
7. Impact of Pesticides on Agroecosystems
8. Improvement of Ex-Mining Land by Fertigation System and Organic MatterManagement
9. Improvement ofLansium domesticum Through Induced Mutation
10. Improvement of Pest and Disease Control forLansium (Dokong) Through Nuclear
and Related Technologies
11. Mutation Breeding for Improvement of Fruits (Mangosteens and Bananas).
Industrial Materials:
1. Aluminium Alloy with Activator Materials as a Sacrificial Anode for Corrosion
Protection Application
2. Development of Aluminium Matrix Composite for Automotive and Aerospace
Application
3. Life-time Engineering of Silicon by Electron Irradiation in Power Devices
Fabrication.
Intelligent Systems:
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1. Development of Computational Modeling for Small Angle Neutron & X-ray
Scattering (SANS & SAXS) Studies
2. Development of Expert System for On-Line Nuclear Process Control
3. Expert System for NDT Image Interpretation and Evaluation.
Medical Physics:
1. Design and Biotechnical Study of Orthopedic Implant System
2. Development of Intramedullary Rod System Implant for Orthopaedic Surgery
3. Maintenance of Medical X-ray Machines
4. Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR) Safety5. Quality Assurance Programme in Diagnostic Radiology.
Non-destructive Testing:
1. Corrosion and Deposit Evaluation in Industrial Plants by Radiographic Method.
Nuclear Medicine:
1. Development of Ho-166 as a Radio therapeutic Agent2. Development of New Radiopharmaceuticals
3. Development of Radio immunodiagnostic and Radio immunotherapeutic Kits for
Nuclear Medicine.
Ornamental Industry:
1. Development of Gamma Irradiation as a Quarantine Treatment for Mites on Cut
Flowers
2. Improvement of Selected Ornamental Plants through Induced Mutation
3. Induced Mutation and In Vitro Mutagenesis of Ornamental Plants.
Plastic Cross linking:
1. Development of Heat-Shrinkable Compound
2. Enhancement of the Properties of Thermoplastic Natural Rubber (TPNR).
Radiochemistry & Environment:
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1. Application of Nuclear and Complementary Analytical Technique to the
Assessment of Air Pollution
2. Chemical Characterization of Air Particulate Matter
3. Co-Combustion of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) with Oil Palm Shell and Its
Derivatives in a Fixed-Bed Combustor
4. Development of Ceramics Catalytic Support and Catalytic Converter for Gas
Purification
5. Development of Physical Model for Evaluating Flow rate, RTD, Channeling and
Mixing Characteristics
6. Estuaries and Coastal Management Studies - Modeling of Estuaries and CoastalSediment Transport and Other Studies
7. Minimization of Thorium Waste Volume Through Calcinations and Compaction
Process
8. Marine Contamination and Transport Phenomena
9. Purification of Rare Earth Extracted from the Radioactive Waste of Malaysian
Monazites Cracking Plant
10. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Assessment Studies by EnvironmentalRadionuclide and Their Application to Soil Conservation.
Radiometry:
1. Computed Tomography for NDE in Industry.
Rubber Processing:
1. Property Enhancement in Radiation-Vulcanized Natural Rubber Latex (RVNRL).
Surface Coating:
1. Coating of Cement board Panels
2. Coating of Controlled-release Fertilizers Using Palm Oil & Commercial Resins
3. Development of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) from Palm Oil Resins
4. Synthesis of Palm Oil Resins.
Tracer Technology:
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1. Application of Nuclear Techniques in Pollutants Transport Study in Groundwater
System
2. Radioactive Tracer Study in Secondary Petroleum Recovery.
MONGOLIA
Mongolia, land locked, rich in mineral deposits is a member state of the RCA.
Radiation sources and radioactive substances are used in the following social and
economical sectors of the country.
Health (radiotherapy and medical diagnosis)
Animal Husbandry and Agriculture
Industry, Geology and Mining
Natural Environment.
Radiation Technologies are used in the medical sector to treat liver cancer patients and
NDT for industrial applications. Since liver cancer is a high incident in Mongolia, Re-
188 Lipiodol has been performed since 2002 under RCA programme. Apart from
above, Mongolia also receives IAEA assistance for projects implemented under regular
programme.
Monitoring of Residues in Livestock Products and Surveillance of Animal
Diseases.
Introduction of Nucleonic Gauge Techniques to Coal Industry.
MYANMAR
The application of radiation technologies in Myanmar totally depends on the Ministry
of Science and Technology. Under the Ministry there are:
5 Technological Universities
26 Technical Colleges
11 Technical Institutes
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2 Computer Universities
24 Government Computer Colleges all over Myanmar
R & D department.
These institutes provide following facilities for the technology transfer in the field of
nuclear science and technology. The programmes (facilities) provided are:
26 disciplines in engineering
5 disciplines in Applied Science for post-graduate courses
16 disciplines for Ph.D courses.
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) was established in Myanmar in 1997 to
support and carryout matters related to regulations and promotion of nuclear
technology in the country. The main objectives are:
To carry out research, development and training in the field of atomic energy
To ensure the safety radiation sources
To protect from nuclear radiation hazards.
The DAE has major three departments dedicated to technical activities related to
radiation technologies:
Radiation Protection Department
Radiation Application Department
Reactor and Isotopes Department
Administrative and Finance Department.
For the application of radiation technologies for various activities, the DAE posses
following facilities:
Radiation Monitoring Laboratory
Radiation detectors
Spectrometers for high resolution spectrometry
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X-ray fluorescence
Air sample for control of Medical X-ray diagnosis
X-ray diffraction (RINT 2100 Right System).
Instrumentation Laboratory
Nuclear Instrument Repairs and Maintenance.
Gamma Irradiation Facilities
12000 Curies Cobalt-60 gamma chamber Provided irradiation for sterilization of tissues from Tissue Bank
Irradiation for research including agriculture.
Thermoluminescence Dosimetry Service
Harshaw 4500 system.
In Myanmar, radiation technologies are used under the IAEA assisted technical
cooperation programme projects in the major.
Health
Improvement of Radiation Therapy
Production of Monoclonal Antibodies and Reagents for RIA.
Agriculture
Development of Improved Rice with Tolerance to Drought and Soil Salinity.
Livestock Breeding & Fisheries
Monitoring and Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Diagnosis and Control of Swine Vesicular Disease and Swine Brucellosis.
Veterinary
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Development of Supplementary Feeding Strategies Based on Local Feed
Sources.
Industry
Multi-purpose Irradiation Facility.
Current activities carried out by the DAE in the promotion of radiation technologies are
indicated as:
Monitoring radioactivity in environmental samples (air, water, soil)
Radioactivity monitoring and certification of imported dairy products and
agricultural products for export.
Determination of radioactivity in minerals and elemental analysis of ores
Sterilization of tissue grafts from Kyinmyindine Orthopedic Hospital using Cobalt-
60 Gamma Chamber 5000.
To acquire radiation technologies for national development Myanmar participates in the
following IAEA projects:
Development of Improved Rice with Tolerance to Drought and Soil Salinity
Development of Supplementary Feeding Strategies Based on Local Feed Sources
Diagnosis and Control of Swine Vesicular Disease and Swine Brucellosis 2001
Improvement of Radiation Therapy
Applying Molecular and Radioisotope-based Techniques for Detecting Drug-
resistant Malaria
Production of Monoclonal Antibodies and Reagents for Radioimmunoassay
Multi-Purpose Irradiation Facility
NEW ZEALAND
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New Zealand activities within the RCA are co-coordinated by the Institute of
Geological & Nuclear Sciences (GNS). Utilization of radiation application in the
country is carried out with the supervision and guidance of the Institute of Geology
and Nuclear Sciences. GNS applies isotope chemistry and nuclear technology in
biological and medical research, industrial processes, archaeology, fisheries and
atmospheric research, oceanography, geology, hydrology, geochemistry, geothermal
research and exploration, and environmental monitoring. New Zealand is also a donor
country to the RCA activities.
It also provides technical assistance to the regional projects as a Regional Research
Unit (RRU). Its PIXE (Particle-Induced X-Ray Emission or Proton-Induced X-Ray
Emission)analytical services were provided to the RCA project on Air Pollution and
Trend during the first two years of the project activities.
GNS is using its internationally recognized expertise in isotope technology to develop
novel based X-ray based scanner systems that boost efficacy and financial returns to
the manufacturing and primary industries. To cater the need of industries such as
animal products, horticulture, and wood processing, GNS currently has joint
arrangements to develop and commercialize new products using radiation
technologies. GNS also collaboration with other scientific and industrial research
institutions to develop new technologies using radiation technologies such as,
development of x-ray fluorescent equipment with Zespri Innovation Ltd. and the
establishment of an arrangement with Carter Holt Harvey for the commissioning of a
new system for grinding lumber. GNS Isoscan draws a number of exciting
technologies including x-ray, gamma ray, laser, raman spectroscopy, and x-ray
fluorescence.
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For groundwater and environmental consultancy services, GNS uses isotopes
techniques and for mineral services it provides the XRD and Stable Isotope analyses
for mineral exploration consultancy.
P AKISTAN
PAEC (Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission) has played an active role in the various
development phases of the agreement and has gained a great deal from the activities of
the RCA in the areas of agriculture, health, industry, quality assurance, research reactor
utilization, nuclear analytical techniques, nuclear instrumentation and other related
R&D fields. Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH) being
the premier research institute of the country has played a key role in the utilization of
radiation technologies for the socioeconomic development of the nation.
The Institute has a major research facility of 10 MW swimming pool type of research
reactor, a small tank-in-pool type of reactor of 30 kW, a 250 keV charged particle
accelerator and a 14 MeV neutron generator. The Institute has a sizable
concentration of experts in various disciplines of science and technology whose
expertise can be shared in the region whenever required.
During the past couple of years PAEC has successfully completed the following RCA
projects and has gathered expertise to cater better services to its masses.
Nuclear Medicine
Reference Asian man
Radioimmunoassay for Hepatitis Diagnosis
Nuclear Instruments in Nuclear Medicine
Radiation Processing
In the field of radiation processing, RCA has assisted to establish a Polymer Processing
and Radiation Technology laboratory at Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and
Technology (PINSTECH) Islamabad. The laboratory has indigenously developed
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formulations for fire retardant resistant insulation of thin wires (based on PE and PVC)
using Cobalt-60 source for crosslinking. The studies have shown suitability of gamma
radiation by batch process. Laboratory facilities have been routinely extended to local
wire and cable industry to solve their technical problems.
With PAEC sufficient expertise exists in the following fields wherein there already
exists collaboration for training and provision of experts under RCA/IAEA Programs.
The Institutes having fully developed infrastructure and expertise in the relevant fields
could be considered as regional resource units.
Research Reactors
Non destructive Testing
Analytical Facilities
Radiation Technology
Trace Technology and Nucleonic Control System
Nuclear Medicine
Food and Agriculture
The PAEC is involved with various RCA projects through its research establishments
dedicated to individual disciplines.
Use of Isotopes in Dam Safety and Dam Sustainability (PINSTECH)
Investigating Environment and Water Resources in Geothermal Areas (Radiation
and Isotope Application Division (RIAD))
Process Diagnostics & Optimization in the Petroleum Industry (Radiation andIsotope Application Division (RIAD))
Application of Food Irradiation for Food Security, Safety and Trade (Nuclear
Institute for Food & Agriculture (NIFA))
Production of Foot & Mouth Disease Antigen and Antibody ELISA Reagent Kit
(Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology (NIAB))
LDR & HDR Brach therapy in Treating Cervical Cancer (Institute of Radiotherapy
and Nuclear Medicine (IRNUM))
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Radiotracers, Sealed Sources and Nucleonic Gauges in Industry (RIAD,
PINSTECH).
PHILIPPINES
The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) undertakes research and
development activities in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and promotion of
application of radiation technologies for the socioeconomic development of the
country. It consists with the following facilities to cater the public using radiation
technologies for various applications such as food irradiation, nuclear medicine,
radioactive waste management, etc.
Co-60 Irradiation Facility
Iodine-31 Dispenser Facility
Radioactive Waste Treatment Facility
PNRI's research and development projects are focused on the safe and peaceful uses of
nuclear techniques, materials and processes to help in the government's efforts of
increasing agricultural and industrial productivity as well as ensuring health security
and safeguarding the environment.
The PNRI and other recipient institutions are carrying out following project in the
country using radiation technologies for the benefit of the country:
Improving Animal Productivity and Reproductive Efficiency
Restoration of Soil Fertility and Sustenance of Agricultural Productivity
Enhancement of Genetic Diversity in Food, Pulses and Oil Crops and
Establishment of Mutant Germless Network
Production FMD Antigen and Antibody ELISA Reagent Kit (footnote a/) upgrading
Application of Food Irradiation for Food Security, Safety and Trade Management of
Liver Cancer using Trans arterial Radio conjugate Therapy
Quality Assurance for Treatment of Cervix Cancer by Radiotherapy
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Use of Radiosynovectomy in the Management of Patients Suffering from Painful
Joint Disorders
Enhancing the Sustainability of the Marine Coastal Environment
Diagnosing Osteoporosis Using Nuclear Techniques
Improved Information of Urban Air Quality Management
Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation
Process Diagnostics and Optimization in the Petrochemical Industry
Investigating Environment and Water Resources in Geothermal areas
Use of Isotopes in Dam Safety and Dam Sustainability
Optimization of Materials in Industry using Online Bulk Analysis Techniques
Modification of Natural Polymers through Radiation Processing
Isotope Techniques for Groundwater Contamination in Urbanized and Industrial
Areas.
Due to rapid development of economies and the population growth in the East Asia, the
region is facing new challenges to how to combat pollution effecting heavy damage to
air, water and soil in the region. The RCA is assisting the member states to solve
problems associated with harmful algal blooms. Fish and shellfish ingest toxins from
the blooms, which then can be passed to humans when these fish are eaten.
Technologies are being used to over come the problem under Nuclear Techniques to
Study the Red Tide Problem.
SINGAPORE
The activities related to application of radiation technologies in Singapore are carried
out under the supervision of the National Environmental Agency (NEA). The following
institutions in Singapore participate in projects in the fields of Nuclear Medicine,
Research involving Application of Nuclear Technologies, Radiation Protection, and
Non-Destructive testing coordinated by IAEA involved with the applications of
radiation technologies.
National Cancer Center
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Singapore General Hospital
National University of Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
Health Sciences Authority
SETSCO Services Pte. Ltd.
SETSCO Services, Pte. Ltd. is a leading company in Singapore which uses radiation
technologies for non-destructive testing services. It is the Singapores largest testing
and inspection companies accredited by Singapore Accreditation Council. It has global
clients include companies from the United States of America, United Kingdom, United
Arab Emirates, China, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Australia. It also accepts IAEA fellows
under IAEA TC programme for the training in the field of NDT.
The Tissue Bank in Singapore is an International Center for Training Tissue Bank
Operators. The National University of Singapore coordinates the Tissue banking
activates and provides training for the RCA Member States. The Department of Nuclear
Medicine, Singapore General Hospital is also carrying out a project with IAEA to
establish a Cyclotron facility for the production of Tracers for medical diagnosis
purposes. The faculty of Science, University of Singapore also participates in the RCA
project of the improvement of urban air quality management where radiation
technologies are employed to ascertain the pollution in the air.
SRI LANKA
The corporate plan of the Atomic Energy Authority (AEA) clearly indicates that its
major vision is to utilize nuclear technology to its maximum potential with reference
to quality and quantity in a cost effective manner, for socio economic development of
the country. With the limited facilities available at AEA, it carries out its utmost duty
to harness radiation technologies for the national development. The Atomic Energy
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Act has given the legal power to the institute to use fissionable and radioactive
materials for medical, agriculture, industrial and other peaceful purposes.
The applications of radiation technologies for development programme in
Agriculture, Medicine, and Industry, Radiation Safety and facilitation of such
applications through international cooperation has enable the AEA to gain recognition
among other national institutions that use radiation technologies. The major facilities
AEA possess to carter services radiation technologies to end users are:
External Monitoring Laboratory
Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory
Nuclear Instrumentation Laboratory
X-ray Fluorescence Analytical Laboratory
Low Level Counting Laboratory
Radiation Protection Laboratory
NDT laboratory
Gamma Irradiation Facility
Radiation Technologies are applied in the following field of activities carried out by
the AEA:
Nuclear Analytical Services
AEA provides analytical services based on nuclear techniques for number of
purposes for the industrial and commercial sectors, universities. Nuclear
Analytical Services has facilities in gamma spectrometry for radioactivity
measurements and X-ray fluorescence analysis for element analysis.
Radiation Processing
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Due to AEA activities in radiation vulcanization of latex and introducing the
vulcanized latex to private sector institution for conduction of trials and use
irradiated latex to produce items for overseas market. A private company has
successfully used the RVNRL supplied by the AEA as a binder for coconut fiber
to manufacture pots to replace the plastics containers used in greenhouses and
nurseries. The company has produced samples of this product for an exhibition in
Japan, and now prepared for further trails and commercial production.
Radio-tracer Application
The AEA, under this programme provides scientific services to industrial
establishments for utilization of radiation tracer technology for solving industrial
and environment problems and to organizations engaged in water management,
dam safety and hydrological studies.
Application of radiation technologies for Human Health Sector
The purpose of this programme is to develop nuclear medical applications in
accordance with national priorities, utilizing the technical assistance provided by
International Atomic Energy Agency.
Application of Nuclear Technology in the Agriculture Sector
The AEA assisted most of the institutes in the country to utilize radiation
technology for research and development activities in the agriculture sector using
IAEA technical assistance. Radiation technologies are being used for enhance
the productivity of banana, black pepper, betel leaves, tea, rice and coconut, etc.
In the field of animal husbandry and animal products and also to determine
chemical residue in animal products, radiation technologies are extensively
utilized. Major areas where radiation technologies are used are:
Radiation Induced Mutation Breeding
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Agro Forestry and Soil Conservation
Control of pesticide residues in agricultural products
Improvement of productivity of farm animals.
THAILAND
The starting of the research and development on the utilization of nuclear base
technologies in Thailand commenced since it became a member of the International
Atomic Energy Agency in the 1957. Since then the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP)
-earlier called as Office of Atomic Energy for Peace (OAEP)- has acted as the
coordinator and authority in the operation, control, monitoring and safety measures
for utilization of radiation technologies in Thailand. As such the OAP is entrusted
with the responsibilities of undertaking research and development in nuclear
technology including operation the national research reactor center and Thai
Irradiation Center (TIC).
The OAPs main objective is to assist the research and development in the country in
a maximum manner using radiation technology for national development. It has
exploited its facilities and man power available to use radiation technologies for
major sectors of the national economy.
To provide a better service to the public, the OAP is consists with:
Health Physics Division
Waste Management Division
Radiation Measurement Division
Reactor Operation Division
Research Reactor
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Isotope Production Division
Electronic Instrument Division
Computer Section
Physics Division
Chemistry Division
Biological Science Division
Nuclear Facility Regulatory Centre
OAP research reactor has been utilized for the production of radioisotopes mainly for
medical, neutron analysis, reactor physics, and radiation technology applications.
Thai Irradiator Center provide facilities and irradiation services to all agencies and
government and private sectors in various aspects as:
Provision of irradiation services for commercial applications such as, food,
medical products, radiopharmaceuticals products, cosmetics, plastic packaging,
animal feed and enzyme, etc.
Transferring irradiation technology in industrial scale.
Provision of irradiation services for government agencies for research purpose.
In the application of radiation technologies through RCA collaboration, OAP also
involved with implementation of several technical cooperation projects in Thailand.
UNDP/RCA/IAEA: Better Management of Environment, Natural Resource and
Industrial Growth through Isotope and Radiation Technology
Access to Clean Drinking Water
Marine Coastal Environment & Pollution
Air Pollution Assessment
Other RCA supported projects are:
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Clean and Energy Efficient Production Processes
QA in Radiation Sterilization of Tissue Grafts
Nucleonic Control Systems & Tracer in Industry
Strengthening of Radiation Protection Infrastructure
Improvement of Grain-Legume Rhisobium Symbiosis to fix Atmospheric
Diagnosis of Hepatitis B by Radioimmunoassay
VIETNAM
The Viet Nam Atomic Energy Commission (VAEC) is the national body which is
entrusted the powers to function to carry out research and development for peaceful
uses of nuclear power and nuclear techniques in various sectors of the National
Economy of Vietnam. The institute has following facilities to carry out development
and research activities using radiation technologies:
Center for Nuclear Power Planning
Center for Application of Nuclear Techniques
Irradiation Center
Center for Radiation Protection and Environment and Coordination
There are another five institutes under VAEC dedicated for different research and
development activities:
Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
Institute for Technology of Radioactive and Rare Elements
Nuclear Research Institute
Center for Nuclear Techniques in Ho Chi Minh City
Research and Development Center for Radiation Technology
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The center for application of nuclear techniques plays a role to use radiation
technologies for various applications such as:
Development and Application of Radiation Technologies:
Non-destructive Testing (NDT) for metallic and non-metallic materials using
gamma and X-ray radiography, Ultrasonic, Eddy current and other techniques.
Field of activities: oil - gas, civil construction, transport industries, etc.
Nuclear analysis: neutron and gamma activation, X-rays fluorescence analysis,
gamma spectrometry, solid state track detector technique.
Nuclear Instrumentation and nuclear electronic:
Development and assembling of nuclear control system (NCS) and medical
equipment's: density gauging for bridges and roads, level gauging, thickness
and moisture gauging.
Instrumentation service and maintenance.
Irradiation facility:
The Irradiation Center is equipped with a semi-commercial gamma irradiation
facility. The facility consists of an irradiator used Co-60 radioactive sources with
activity of 110 kCi, conveyer system and control panels that permit processing
products in continuous range or in batches.
The facility is being used as a multipurpose one for the following applications and
research activities:
Sterilization of medical products: surgical gloves, surgical wing fusion sets,
syringes, and graft tissues.
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Processing of materials, modification of polymers, coloring glasses, and
vulcanization of natural rubber latex.
Preservation of food: onion, potato, fresh fruits, spices, dried fish, cereals,
mushroom.
Insect disinfection and mould control of tobacco, bamb
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