NAUSICAA 2IC

Gaseous effluent monitor

A fixed system measuring beta activity in air and gas streams while compensating for ambient gamma radiation.

Detector type
2 identical ionization chambers1
Total weight
Approximately 150 kg1

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16

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Overview

Key features

  • Two ionization chambers with reference measurement.
  • For tritium and radioactive noble gases.
  • Sampling from rooms, stacks and process lines.

Specifications

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

Detector

Detector type2 identical ionization chambers1
Active volume10 L per chamber1

Measuring range

Measurement rangeH-3: 37 kBq/m³ to 370 GBq/m³1
Gas sensitivityKr-85: 2.0 pA/(MBq/m³); H-3: 0.3 pA/(MBq/m³); Xe-133: 4.0 pA/(MBq/m³)1
Gamma sensitivity10⁻¹³ A/(µSv/h)1

Connectivity & interface

CommunicationEthernet, USB and RS485; Modbus for Ethernet/RS4851

Power & battery

Power supply230 VAC, 50 Hz1
Typical power consumption1.5 kW including pump1

Mechanical

Chamber materialAISI 316 stainless steel1
Total weightApproximately 150 kg1

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature0–40 °C1

General

Measurement functionsBeta activity concentration with gamma-background compensation2
Typical sampling flow40 L/min1
FilterHEPA filter1
Alarm levelsTwo adjustable levels: pre-alarm and alarm1

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

Sources

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

  1. 1
    Publisher: ELSE NUCLEARDatasheet p. 2; p. 1; p. 2, Technical Specifications – Measurement performances Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: ELSE NUCLEARProduct page product page Checked 2026-10-16
FREE-AND 16
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FREE-AND 16

Spectrometric station with 16 NaI(Tl) for waste characterisation

Detector type
16 NaI(Tl) 3 × 3 in crystals with PMT and MCA, eight on each side in two arrays
9 referenced values
AURAS 3000
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AURAS 3000

Free-release assay of large waste containers with up to four HPGe

Energy range
HPGe: 30 keV–7 MeV
Energy resolution at 1.33 MeV
HPGe: ≤2.3 keV FWHM for ⁶⁰Co (1332.5 keV)
Relative efficiency
15–150% (nitrogen-cooled), 50–150% (electro-cooled)
13 referenced values
ARCHIMEDES III
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ARCHIMEDES III

Portal monitor for excavation materials in boxes and containers

Detector type
Four plastic scintillators 100 × 50 × 5 cm
Active area
5000 cm² per detector; two pairs mounted on the sides of the portal
Energy range
35 keV–2 MeV
8 referenced values
ADAMOS
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ADAMOS

Automated segmented gamma scanning of waste drums

Energy range
HPGe: 30 keV–7 MeV
Energy resolution at 1.33 MeV
HPGe: ≤2.3 keV FWHM for ⁶⁰Co (1332.5 keV)
Relative efficiency
15–150% (nitrogen-cooled), 50–150% (electro-cooled)
13 referenced values
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