Study of resuspension factors of radioactive aerosols at hotcell facility

Hotcells of Post Irradiation Examination Division (PIED) deals with examination of different types of research as well as power reactor fuels and irradiated components. Radioactive aerosols may get airborne due to various hotcell operations. The migration of radionuclides across different environmental compartments can be studied by using Resuspension Factor (RSF). This work is helpful in planning and execution of radioactive operations for effective control of personnel exposure where air activity measurement is not possible or difficult to assess