Development of improved measurement methods and standardised procedures for NORM industries

The applied raw materials and processed substances within Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) industries have a huge diversity regarding their chemical composition and physical nature. Due to this diversity and the different requirements of specific tasks within the broad spectrum of NORM industries, a variety of measurement procedures has to be used. However, in order to perform traceable, accurate, and standardised measurements and to ensure a safe and cost optimised use of raw materials, products and by-products, improved measurement practices and procedures are required for NORM industries. Furthermore, it is necessary to ensure, as far as possible, that activity levels are not enhanced in the final products, residues and/or waste. To support JRP IND57 MetroNORM and therefore address these needs, REG(BOKU) will undertake the development of improved laboratory and in-situ measurement methods and the design of standardised procedures, as well as performing testing in industrial environment.