Nucleonic Gauge Disposal Services 

As the owner of a nucleonic gauge or sealed source, you are responsible for ensuring that these items are transferred to a person or organisation that is legally entitled to manage and dispose of them when they are no longer needed. You must also comply with relevant regulations, such as EASR18 and EPR16, which require the timely disposal of accumulated radioactive waste. Partnering with a specialist like Lucion can help you meet these responsibilities effectively. 

Lucion’s nucleonic gauge disposal services cover a wide range of gauge types, including density gauges, level gauges, and thickness gauges, across various industries. Our team has the expertise and qualifications to handle the safe and compliant disposal of any nucleonic gauge containing sealed radioactive sources. 

Lucion’s nucleonic gauge disposal service is a comprehensive solution that includes gauge characterisation and assessment, sealed source removal and secure packaging, compliant transport to licensed disposal facilities, full documentation and reporting for regulatory compliance, and guidance on best practices and risk reduction strategies. 

You should dispose of your nucleonic gauges when they are no longer required for your operations or when the sealed source within the gauge housing has exceeded the manufacturer’s recommended working life. For example, the recommended working life for sealed sources within nucleonic gauges used in the oil and gas industry is typically 15 years. 

Proper disposal of nucleonic gauges is crucial because they contain sealed radioactive sources that can pose risks to human health and the environment if not handled correctly. Regulations require that these gauges be disposed of safely and compliantly when they are no longer needed or have reached the end of their useful life. 

Nucleonic gauges are measuring and analysis instruments that use the interaction between ionising radiation and matter to control and improve product quality in various industrial processes. They contain sealed radioactive sources that emit radiation to measure properties such as density, level, or thickness.