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Alternative Technologies & International Trends

Explore gamma and X-ray technologies, regulatory changes, security measures, and market evolution in the context of security and terrorism. Understand the slow pace of change and the impact on operators and manufacturers. Discover the likelihood of technological shifts and the benefits of industry cooperation. Visit www.iiaglobal.com for more information.

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Alternative Technologies & International Trends

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  1. Alternative Technologies & International Trends Paul Wynne – Director & General Manager

  2. International Trends – Technologies • Gamma & Electron Beam – Complementary technologies • Gamma – Mainly contract irradiation facilities • Electron Beam – Mainly Inhouse manufacturing

  3. International Trends – Security & Terrorism • Radiation Safety & Security • Regulatory Changes • Transport & Disposal • Technological innovation • Market Evolution • Financial Considerations

  4. International Trends – Security & Terrorism

  5. International Trends – Security & Terrorism

  6. International Trends – Security & Terrorism • 10 CFR Part 37 implementation

  7. International Trends – Nuclear Power Linkage

  8. Alternative Technologies – Gamma & X-Ray • The flux of photons have similar properties • X-ray targets convert electrons to photons • Photons – isotopic v directional • Dose rate and dose uniformity ratio (DUR) • Incremental doses

  9. Alternative Technologies – Manufacturers View • Re-registration (for established products) • Material compatibility • Familiarity & risk aversion • Limited availability • Back-up & alternatives • First mover reluctance Conclusion: There are many reasons to conclude that change will happen slowly

  10. Alternative Technologies – Operators View • Estimating market demand • Internal technical & operational skills • Contingency planning & resilience • Forecasting capital & operational costs • Full v marginal investment decisions • Power & Utilities Impact: Investment driven by market demand and desire to learn

  11. Alternative Technologies – How & When • Investments are being made in X-ray • Those who predict the rapid switch from gamma to X-ray should remember what happened with EO • People are still investing in gamma • Change usually requires a catalyst

  12. Security – Alternative Technologies

  13. Conclusions • What are alternative technologies – technologies that use alternatives to isotopic material e.g. X-ray v gamma • Why are alternative technologies topical – because of fears over security and the risk that material could be used in a RDD • Likelihood of change – this will depend on cost dynamics, suitability, willingness and regulation. There is no signs of a rapid switch • Building Bridges – the benefits of industry cooperation

  14. Thank Youспасибо www.iiaglobal.com

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