I think if you Google "powernet archives" and search on absorption you will find most of what you are looking for on this topic.
Cliff notes: If you are using PTFE you probably don't need to correct for self-absorption. If you are using glass fiber and many of the cellulose filters you probably should correct. From: Treinen, Rick [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 4:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [EXTERNAL] [powernet] Alpha Lapel Self-Absorption Hi, Here at Diablo Canyon we are using RADeCO RAD-Pro 10's for lapel sampling. We have a few questions about alpha lapel sampling and self-absorption: 1. Do you use a self-absorption factor when calculating Activity/MDA on lapel samples? 2. If so, what is it? a. With PTFE? b. With glass fiber? 3. If not, why? (OE, articles, standards, guidance?) Thanks! Rick Rick Treinen Radiation Protection Engineer Pacific Gas & Electric Company Diablo Canyon Power Plant Bldg 104-2-216 Avila Beach, CA 93424 O: 805.545.6481 | C: 805.769.8001 This Email message and any attachment may contain information that is proprietary, legally privileged, confidential and/or subject to copyright belonging to Exelon Corporation or its affiliates ("Exelon"). This Email is intended solely for the use of the person(s) to which it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this Email to the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this Email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and permanently delete this Email and any copies. Exelon policies expressly prohibit employees from making defamatory or offensive statements and infringing any copyright or any other legal right by Email communication. Exelon will not accept any liability in respect of such communications. -EXCIP
