Type tests performed on a personnel dosimetry system according to IEC 61066

Abstract

In this study, the verification of the Harshaw 6600 Plus TLD personal dosimetry system was made using the method of the IEC-61066 type tests and the recommendations of the ISO 4037 standards. For this purpose, five dosimeters were irradiated over a water phantom using an irradiator with a 137Cs source; five dosimeters as control were also used. The evaluated parameters were homogeneity, detection limit, residual reading, linearity, reproducibility, droppings and temperature and humidity variations. The obtained results show that the Harshaw 6600 TLD dosimetric system fulfills the IEC 61066 criteria.