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Nuclear power plants
Radiation Monitoring Systems
We are a manufacturer and supplier of radiation monitoring systems for nuclear power plants.
Supplied systems reliably detect ionising radiation and protect people, environment and technologies from ionising radiation.
Our devices and systems fulfil both normative and legislative criteria of nuclear power plant operators.
We have gained and verified our knowledge through practical experience. As one of the few producers and suppliers of radiation monitoring systems, we have our own teams located directly at nuclear power plants.
Post-Accident Monitoring Systems
Importance of post-accident monitoring systems has increased globally. The main reasons are calls for lifetime extension of many nuclear power plants and increasing legislative requirements of supervisory authorities.
Our post-accident measurement devices fulfil requirements of nuclear power plants for its full functionality in defined harsh conditions.
We design, supply, install and certify these devices and systems worldwide according to end-users’ particular requirements.
Contamination Monitoring at Boundaries of Radiation Controlled Area
To prevent contamination from spreading outside a controlled area or other defined areas in nuclear power plants, personnel and tools contamination monitors are placed at the exit points of these areas.
We develop and install contamination monitors for whole body, hands, feet, floors, clothing and tools.
We are able to adapt our standard monitor types to specific customer needs and requirements.
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Liquid and Gaseous Effluents Monitoring
Liquid and gaseous effluents make up a significant part of the overall radiation monitoring and protection in nuclear power plants.
We supply a wide portfolio of products and devices developed for real-time measurement and sampling, along with post-accident measurement.
Besides the instrumentation itself, we provide our customers with consultation and the effluent monitoring solution proposals.
Our deliveries include the device or system installation, commissioning and personnel training.
NPP Dismantling and Decommissioning (D&D)
In nuclear power plants with planned shutdowns and decommissioning, the subjects of radioactive waste characterisation and free release into the environment are becoming more and more important.
VF is currently one of the most significant suppliers of radioactive waste characterisation and free release monitors.
Due to the sensitivity and reliability of the supplied measuring equipment, our systems help power plant operators to save considerable resources on possibly radioactive waste storage and disposal .
Calibration Laboratories
According to legislative or local requirements, radiation detection devices and equipment are subject to periodical calibration and verification in metrological laboratories.
To fulfil metrological requirements for measuring devices and equipment, we have developed a reliable irradiation facility system.
The calibration system includes:
- Irradiator
- Calibration bench
- Data and control software
Waste management
Free Release
Because of the global increase in the number of decommissioned nuclear power plants we also focus on classification and free release of radioactive waste.
We have developed and supplied nuclear power plants with a complete range of systems for measuring possibly radioactive waste in order to free release it into the environment.
The devices and systems designed for the free release of possibly radioactive waste into the environment are always customised with regard to customers individual requirements.
Personnel and Tools Contamination
To prevent contamination from spreading outside the controlled area or other defined spaces in nuclear power plants, personnel and tools contamination monitors are placed at the exit points of these areas.
We develop and provide contamination monitors for whole body, hands, feet, floors, clothing and tools.
We are able to adapt our standard monitor types to meet specific customer requirements.
Radioactive Waste Characterisation
Because of the long use of radioactive sources and technologies, the amount of radioactive waste has been increasing.
This waste needs to be characterised before it can be store and disposed of.
Our products for radioactive waste characterisation are intended for radioactive waste repositories, nuclear power plants and research reactor operators.
Radiation Monitoring Systems
When handling radioactive waste and preparing it for disposal, it is essential to be aware of the radiation situation and contamination risk that such handling represents.
We develop and produce monitoring systems for radioactive waste repositories, spent fuel storage facilities and waste processing facilities.
We have experience both in the Czech Republic and abroad, where we have installed our systems at nuclear power plants and national radioactive waste repositories.
Radioactive Sources Final Disposal
Disposal of ionising radiation sources are provided by our teams of experienced staff, holding all the necessary permits from State Office for Nuclear Safety.
For this purpose, we have our own-developed advanced measuring devices, a hot cell to work with ionising radiation sources, our own transport and shielding containers with all the necessary certifications for ionising radiation sources transport.
We are able to dispose of old irradiators with ionising radiation sources, or individual sources, both in the Czech Republic and abroad.
Portable and Laboratory Equipment
We develop a whole range of user-friendly portable devices, designed with regard to our customers needs.
Our portable and laboratory equipment is primarily designed to detect ionising radiation, measure contamination, dose rate or neutron flow.
Liquid and Gaseous Effluents Monitoring
Liquid and gaseous effluents make up a significant part of the overall radiation monitoring and protection in nuclear power plants.
We supply a wide portfolio of products and devices developed for real-time measurement and sampling, along with post-accident measurement.
Besides the instrumentation itself, we provide our customers with consultation and the effluent monitoring solution proposals.
Our deliveries include the device or system installation, commissioning and personnel training.
Calibration laboratories
Calibration Laboratories (SSDL)
The instruments used to detect ionizing radiation are subject to regular calibration or verification in metrological laboratories, in accordance with the relevant legal or normative requirements.
To fulfil the metrological requirements for ionising radiation meters, we have developed a system for a calibration laboratory, consisting of the irradiator itself, a calibration bench, and control software.
In order to be able to deliver complete turnkey solutions worldwide, we have joined forces and experience with a renowned metrology partner, PTW Freiburg.
National Standard Laboratory
For our customers worldwide, we supply both primary (PSDL) and secondary (SSDL) standard dosimetry laboratories.
The main components of the laboratories supplied by VF are:
- Gamma and neutron irradiators
- X-ray irradiators supplied in cooperation with PTW Freiburg, our metrology partner
- A calibration bench
- Control software for managing the entire technology
- A radiation monitoring and safety system
All components meet the strictest technical and normative requirements imposed on national Primary Standard Dosimetry Laboratories (PSDL).
Irradiators and Calibration Benches
We have a range of gamma and neutron irradiators with different numbers of ionising radiation sources.
In cooperation with PTW Freiburg, our metrology partner, we are also able to supply X-ray irradiators.
The calibration bench is compatible with all VF irradiators and has become an integral part of complete deliveries.
All our irradiators and calibration benches can be controlled from the operator’s room with the control software supplied to customers in the required configuration.
Support and Consultation
At VF, we operate an accredited metrological laboratory for calibrating our manufactured equipment. Our accredited laboratory meets all necessary normative and legislative requirements laid down by supervisory authorities.
This long-term experience, along with years of experience with worldwide SSDL and PSDL deliveries, allows us to provide our customers with complete and professional advice in the field of ionising radiation metrology.
We provide services in the areas of instruments calibration and the supply of new or the replacement of existing ionising radiation sources.
Our team of experts provides services in the areas of beam traceability, shielding calculations, design and the production of specialised products.
Research centres
Radiation Monitoring Systems
We supply advanced radiation monitoring systems for research reactors, that reliably detect ionising radiation and protect the safety of people, environment and technologies.
Our experience comes from practice.
As one of the few manufacturers and suppliers of radiation monitoring systems, we have direct experience of service and maintenance directly at research reactors.
We follow technological and global trends and integrate them into our devices.
Contamination Monitoring at Boundaries of Radiation Controlled Area
To prevent contamination spreading outside of a controlled area or other areas in research reactor facilities, personnel and tools contamination monitors are placed at the exits of these areas.
We have developed contamination monitors for the whole body, hands and feet, floors, clothing, as well as several types and sizes of tools contamination monitors. Their functionality is verified by many installations worldwide.
We are able to adapt our standard monitor types to specific customer needs and requirements.
Dismantling and Decommissioning
We have a number of highly qualified employees, who are able to design and implement a complete disposal of workplaces where ionising radiation sources were used, or that were contaminated.
VF is also a producer of devices and equipment for measuring and characterisation of waste contaminated by radioactive substances. With our technology, customers can carry out the disposal of radioactive waste and free release.
Handling and Disposal of Radiation Sources
Safe handling and disposal of radiation sources is one of our integral activities. We supply, test and replace sealed radionuclide sources.
We hold all necessary permits from regulatory authorities.
We operate our own hot cell and have a number of our own certified storage and transport containers for sealed radiation sources.
We also provide other services associated with radionuclide sources reloading in various types of irradiators, contamination monitor calibration with planar standards, etc.
Calibration Laboratories
According to legislative or local requirements, radiation detection devices and equipment are subject to periodical calibration and verification in metrological laboratories.
To fulfil metrological requirements for measuring devices and equipment, we have developed a reliable irradiation facility system.
The calibration system includes:
- Irradiator
- Calibration bench
- Data and control software
Portable and Laboratory Equipment
We develop a whole range of user-friendly portable devices, designed with regard to our customers needs.
Our portable and laboratory equipment is primarily designed to detect ionising radiation, measure contamination, dose rate or neutron flow.
Liquid and Gaseous Effluents Monitoring
Liquid and gaseous effluents make up a significant part of the overall radiation monitoring and protection in nuclear power plants.
We supply a wide portfolio of products and devices developed for real-time measurement and sampling, along with post-accident measurement.
Besides the instrumentation itself, we provide our customers with consultation and the effluent monitoring solution proposals.
Our deliveries include the device or system installation, commissioning and personnel training.
Nuclear medicine
Radiation Monitoring Systems
Dose rate monitors can operate autonomously, or make up a part of overall radiation monitoring in PET centres or nuclear medicine departments.
We deliver dose rate monitors for operational measurement in PET centres or nuclear medicine departments.
These devices can provide measurements from the lowest dose rates to the highest ones, e.g., near cyclotrons.
In our after-sales service, we provide the regular calibration of all delivered monitors and meters.
Personal Dosimetry
We develop and deliver complete systems of personal dosimetry, which fulfil our customers´ technical, legal and economic requirements.
Our systems allow the optimisation of a received dose and dose monitoring of individual people, who regularly enter a controlled area of radiological workplaces, PET centres or nuclear medicine departments.
Shielding Calculation and Design
We provide various advisory services to our customers - consultations, simulations, calculations and shielding designs, which help to provide radiation safety in radiological workplaces, PET centres, and nuclear medicine departments.
These calculations and simulations used for shielding optimalisation performed by our team of experienced physicists are made with regard to legal requirements and our customer needs.
Personnel and Tools Contamination
To prevent contamination from spreading outside a controlled area or other defined areas in PET centers or nuclear medicine workplaces, personnel and tools contamination monitors are placed at the exit points of these areas.
We develop and install contamination monitors for whole body, hands and feet, floors, clothing and tools.
We are able to adapt our standard monitor types to specific customer needs and requirements.
Nuclear Medicine Departments and PET Centres Equipment
We develop and supply complete systems of workplace monitoring, personal dosimetry, liquid and gaseous effluents, personnel and object monitoring in accordance with the customers´ technical, legal and economical requirements.
We have developed complete radiation protection systems for PET centres and nuclear medicine departments.
Our systems provide information about the workplace radiation situation and the ionising radiation doses received by all personnel entering controlled areas.
Data acquired from our systems is important information for operators, regulatory authorities, supervisors, and naturally, all incoming people.
Portable and Laboratory Equipment
We have developed many types of portable equipment to detect contamination, dose rate or neutron flux with regard to the requirements of PET centres or nuclear medicine departments customers.
These portable devices detect the ionising radiation, measure contamination or neutron flux in different parts and workplaces of PET centre workplaces or nuclear medicine departments.
Our portable and laboratory equipment fulfils all legal and technical requirements.
Replacement of Disused Radiation Sources
Handling and disposal of ionising radiation sources are one of our significant activities.
We provide source supplies and replacements in different types of irradiators and devices.
To provide deliveries of sealed ionising radiation sources, we have our own hot cell and team of experienced specialists.
We hold all the necessary permits from the State Office for Nuclear Safety (Czech regulatory authority) with regard to buying, selling, and handling of ionising radiation sources.
Industry & manufactoring
Radiation Monitoring Systems
We deliver sophisticated radiation monitoring systems for industrial applications. The systems reliably detect ionising radiation and protect the safety of people, environment and technologies.
Our experience comes from practice.
We follow up technological and global trends and integrate them into our devices.
As one of the few producers and suppliers of radiation monitoring systems, we have direct experience with the maintenance and servicing of radiation monitoring systems in industrial faciliies.
Hot Cells and Semi-hot Cells
Our longstanding consulting and advisory activities in the field of shielding calculations and handling ionising radiation sources give us enough experience to design and build hot and semi-hot cells to work with ionising radiation sources for industrial use.
Our hot and semi-hot cells are always designed according to the needs and requirements of individual customers.
Our systems always meet legislative and locally applicable standards.
Radioactive Sources Final Disposal
Our team of experienced specialist, holding all the necessary permits from the State Office for Nuclear Safety ( Czech regulatory authority), provides services regarding disposal of ionising radiation sources.
We have state-of-the-art measuring devices designed and manufactured by ourselves, our own hot cell for working with ionising radiation sources, and certified transport and shielding containers required for ionising radiation sources transport.
We can dispose of the old irradiators with ionising radiation sources, or individual sources with regard to individual customers needs both in the Czech Republic and abroad.
Personal Dosimetry
Data about the doses received by personnel entering controlled zones in industrial facilities are very important for the operators of these facilities, regulatory authorities, supervisors and for all people entering these controlled areas.
We develop and deliver complete systems of personal dosimetry, which fulfil our customers’ technical, legal and economic requirements.
Our systems allow the optimisation of received doses and dose monitoring of individual people, who regularly enter a controlled area in industrial facilities.
Portable and Laboratory Equipment
We have developed many types of portable instruments to detect contamination, dose rate or neutron flux with regard to the requirements of our customers from various industries.
These portable devices perform the ionising radiation, contamination or neutron flux detection in different industrial areas and plants.
Our portable and laboratory instruments are developed according the requirements of our customers.
Personnel and Tools Contamination
Contamination monitors dedicated to measuring personnel and object contamination at the exits from the controlled areas of industrial facilities serve to avoid contamination spreading outside of these areas or other defined spaces.
We have developed, and with worldwide installations verified, our contamination monitors of the whole body, hands and feet, floors, clothing and several types and sizes of object contamination monitors customized to the customer’s requirements and needs.
