IEC 62387-2020 PDF

Full title and description

St IEC 62387-2020 — Radiation protection instrumentation: Dosimetry systems with integrating passive detectors for individual, workplace and environmental monitoring of photon and beta radiation. This document defines performance, test and reporting requirements for passive integrating dosimetry systems used to measure personal, ambient and directional dose equivalents for photon and beta radiation.

Abstract

IEC 62387:2020 (Edition 2) covers passive integrating dosimetry systems used to measure personal dose equivalents Hp(10), Hp(3) and Hp(0,07), ambient dose equivalent H*(10) and directional dose equivalents H'(3) and H'(0,07). It applies to systems measuring external photon and/or beta radiation in the dose range 0,01 mSv to 10 Sv and specifies energy ranges, performance criteria, calibration and evaluation procedures for systems that often include electronic data evaluation.

General information

• Status: Published / Current (IEC International Standard).
• Publication date: 31 January 2020.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 13.280 — Radiation protection.
• Edition / version: Edition 2.0 (2020).
• Number of pages: 180 (base bilingual publication); Redline version listed as 276 pages.

Scope

Applies to all kinds of passive dosimetry systems for measuring individual, workplace and environmental photon and beta radiation dose quantities (Hp(10), Hp(3), Hp(0,07), H*(10), H'(3), H'(0,07)). The standard covers the applicable energy ranges, dose range (0,01 mSv to 10 Sv), performance and calibration requirements, uncertainty assessment, environmental and mechanical test conditions, and requirements for data evaluation and reporting.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined measurement quantities: Hp(10), Hp(3), Hp(0,07), H*(10), H'(3), H'(0,07).
• Applicable dose range: 0.01 mSv to 10 Sv and specified energy ranges for photons and betas.
• Performance and accuracy requirements, including calibration procedures and reference radiation fields.
• Environmental, mechanical and handling test conditions for passive detectors and holders.
• Uncertainty evaluation and limits for dosimetric results and laboratory procedures.
• Requirements for data evaluation, record keeping and labels; considerations for computer-controlled evaluation systems.
• Conformance testing and reporting format for dosimetry system providers and test laboratories.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of passive dosimetry systems (film, TLD, OSL, other integrating detectors), calibration and testing laboratories, radiation protection services, regulatory authorities, and employers responsible for personnel dosimetry and workplace/environmental monitoring programs.

Related standards

Standards commonly referenced with IEC 62387 include specifications and test methods for reference radiation fields and detector responses (for example ISO and IEC series on radiation reference fields and detector performance such as ISO 8529 and ISO 6980), national implementations (EN/UNE adoptions) and associated IEC/ISO guidance on uncertainty and calibration. These related documents support calibration, energy-response tests and environmental conditioning specified in IEC 62387.

Keywords

passive dosimetry, integrating detectors, Hp(10), Hp(3), Hp(0.07), H*(10), directional dose equivalent, photon radiation, beta radiation, calibration, uncertainty, radiation protection instrumentation

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62387:2020 is an international standard specifying requirements and test methods for passive integrating dosimetry systems used for individual, workplace and environmental monitoring of photon and beta radiation.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers measurable dose quantities (personal, ambient, directional), applicable dose and energy ranges, performance criteria, calibration, tests (environmental and mechanical), uncertainty evaluation and reporting for passive dosimetry systems.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of dosimeters, calibration and testing laboratories, radiation protection services, regulatory bodies and organizations operating personnel or environmental monitoring programs.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 62387:2020 (Edition 2.0, published 31 January 2020) supersedes IEC 62387:2012 and is the current edition with a stated stability period (stability/maintenance date shown on IEC listings).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: IEC 62387 is a standalone IEC standard focused on passive integrating dosimetry systems but is used alongside related IEC/ISO standards and national adoptions (EN/UNE/others) addressing reference fields, detector test methods and calibration procedures.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Passive dosimetry, integrating detectors, personal dose equivalent, ambient dose equivalent, beta radiation, photon radiation, calibration, uncertainty, radiation protection.