Method of determining a content of a nuclear waste container
AssigneeBio-Imaging Research, Inc.
InventorsRichard T. Bernardi, David Entwistle
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for identifying contents of a nuclear waste container. The method includes the steps of forming an image of the contents of the container using digital radiography, visually comparing contents of the image with expected contents of the container and performing computer tomography on the container when the visual inspection reveals an inconsistency between the contents of the image and the expected contents of the container.
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A method of identifying contents of a nuclear waste container, such method comprising the steps of:
- forming an image of the contents of the nuclear waste container using digital radiography;
- visually comparing contents of the image with expected contents of the container;
- and performing a CT scan on the nuclear waste container and forming at least one tomographic image, but only when the visual inspection reveals an inconsistency between the contents of the image and the expected contents of the container.
An apparatus for identifying contents of a nuclear waste container, such apparatus comprising:
- means for forming an image of the contents of the nuclear waste container using digital radiography;
- means for visually comparing contents of the image with expected contents of the container;
- and means for performing a CT scan on the nuclear waste container and forming at least one tomographic images but only when the visual inspection reveals an inconsistency between the contents of the image and the expected contents of the container.
An apparatus for identifying contents of a nuclear waste container, such apparatus comprising:
- an x-ray viewer adapted to form an image of the contents of the nuclear waste container using digital radiography;
- a display adapted to visually compare contents of the image with expected contents of the container;
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- an x-ray source adapted to scan the container to form at least one tomographic image, but only when the visual inspection reveals an inconsistency between the contents of the image and the expected contents of the container.
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