Gamma ray spectrometer OS5500

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Ideal for monitoring gamma activity of water and other system fluids flowing continuously through a pipe. Potential users include nuclear power plants, waste reprocessing facilities, and DOE facilities. The ORTEC Clamp-On Water Monitoring System (Model OS5500) is ideal for monitoring gamma activity of water (or any other) effluent flowing continuously through a pipe. Potential users include nuclear power plants, waste reprocessing facilities, and DOE facilities. The OS5500 system includes the lead shielding, detector, electronics, and data acquisition system. Three versions are available: 1) a basic NIM component system; 2) a PC controlled system and 3) a fully customized system per customer specifications. To maximize counting efficiency, a 3 in. x 3 in. NaI(Tl) detector is located directly below the pipe, which may, standardly, be up to 3.5 inches in diameter. (Custom shielding available for larger diameter pipes upon request.) The detector is surrounded by shielding to minimize background. A unique feature is installation of the OS5500 after the pipe is in place! There is no need for an overflow tank with expensive tap-off points for sample removal and return. As no pump is required to draw a sample, cost and maintenance are minimized.