BS EN 60861:2008

What is BS EN 60861 - Equipment for monitoring these radionuclides about?  

BS EN 60861 is an international standard used for Equipment for monitoring of radionuclides in liquid effluents and surface waters that specifies the test methods and procedures for this equipment. This helps in manufacturing good quality equipment for monitoring these radionuclides in liquid effluents and surface waters. By using BS EN 60861, you can ensure the safety of you and your environment.  

BS EN 60861 defines technical requirements for equipment for monitoring of alpha-, beta- or gamma-emitting radionuclides in liquid effluents and surface waters, provides some general guidelines as to the possible detection capability of such equipment and indicates when and where its uses may be practicable.  

Note: Alpha monitoring in liquids is a possibility that has been demonstrated using a concentration device and collection of the concentrate in a filter, so this standard may also be applicable to alpha monitoring in liquids. 

Note: BS EN 60861 is applicable to equipment for continuous monitoring of the activity: 

• In liquid effluents which could be released in the environment during normal operations 
• In environmental waters 

Note: This standard does not apply to equipment specifically for use in accident conditions that may require additional capabilities. 

Note: This standard is applicable to water monitors intended to fulfil the following functions: – measurement of the volumetric activity or count rate (see 5.1.2) due to radionuclides in the liquid and its variation with time; – actuation of an alarm when a limit value of volumetric activity or count rate in water is exceeded. Annex A gives some guidance for use with radioactive water monitors. 

Who is BS EN 60861 - Equipment for monitoring these radionuclides for? 

BS EN 60861 on Equipment for monitoring these radionuclides is useful for: 

• Filtration plants 
• Water pollution board 
• Government authorities 
• Quality control boards 

Why should you use BS EN 60861 - Equipment for monitoring these radionuclides?  

Radionuclides are useful in combining the chemical properties and their radiations. But if there is increase of Radionuclides in surface waters then it can be harmful for the environments. Thus, its necessary for monitoring these radionuclides for keeping environment safe and healthy.  

BS EN 60861 is useful in classifying the equipment and also helps designing this equipment. 

BS EN 60861 specifies the test method and test procedures for Equipment used in monitoring radionuclides in liquid effluents and surface waters. The test methods are as follows: 

• Radiation performance test is useful in determining the radiation performance of these equipment 
• Liquid circuit performance test helps in determining the flow rate of these equipment 
•  Electrical performance test ensures the electric capability of equipment 
• Environmental performance test helps in ensuring the sustainability of this equipment in different climatic conditions 

By applying BS EN 60861, you can manufacture good quality equipment for monitoring these radionuclides in liquid effluents and surface waters.