PIPE SCANNER

Pipe contamination scanner

Automatic system for scanning the internal and external surfaces of pipes from the decommissioning of nuclear power plants, with plastic scintillation detectors and a PLC-controlled measurement cycle.

Detector type
Plastic scintillators2
Total weight
4000 kg1

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

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Overview

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 typePlastic scintillators2
Detector count4, in two pairs1

Mechanical

Detector dimensions25 × 5 × 2 cm2
System dimensions6 × 2 × 3 m1
Total weight4000 kg1

Environment & ratings

MDA, dynamic Co-60 measurement0.14 Bq/cm² in 60 s, homogeneous contamination1

General

Inspected surfacesInternal and external pipe surfaces1
MDA, static Co-60 measurement60 Bq in 60 s1
Measurement cycleAutomatic, PLC-controlled1
Optical checksDiameter, length and surface roughness2
Safety systemSafety devices and infrared perimeter barrier1

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. 1; p. 2 Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: ELSE NUCLEARProduct page product page Checked 2026-10-16
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Total weight
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IP rating
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12 referenced values
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Detector type
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Energy range
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Total weight
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15 referenced values
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Detector type
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Weight
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11 referenced values
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Detector type
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Energy range
35 keV–2 MeV
Total weight
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13 referenced values
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