HPS N13.52-2018 PDF Download

The HPS N13.52-2018 standard provides guidance on routine personal neutron dosimetry for workers in areas with neutron radiation fields. It specifically applies to neutrons with energies ranging from thermal to values less than 20 MeV. This standard focuses on dosimeters worn by individuals and does not cover dosimetry for extremity monitoring, general area dose measurement, or criticality accidents.

The standard emphasizes that electronic personal dosimeters are not currently authorized for determining occupational neutron dose of record. Therefore, the requirements for accreditation do not apply. However, the general requirements for assessing personal neutron dose equivalent are still applicable.

The main purposes of this standard are to define the requirements for selecting a personal neutron dosimetry system, specify the requirements for using the dosimeter in a neutron environment, and outline the requirements for the calibration of the dosimeters.