PNRI-DOST Establishes Electron Beam Irradiation Facility for Research and Industrial Applications
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The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology (PNRI – DOST) is establishing an Electron Beam (EB) Irradiation Facility at the PNRI compound in Diliman, Quezon City, bringing the country’s technology at par with the international community through the applications of radiation processing in various industries.
With this new facility, the PNRI takes the next step in its use of irradiation technologies. PNRI’s present Cobalt-60 Multipurpose Irradiation Facility has demonstrated many of the applications of radiation processing using gamma-rays and has been regularly serving clients from the food, packaging, medical products and pharmaceutical industries.
While the facility operates on a semi-commercial scale, the institute currently encourages industries to establish commercial irradiators to make an impact on the country’s sustainable development.
NNSA, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute to Prevent Radiological Terrorism
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MANILA, Philippines – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), an agency within the US Department of Energy, and the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute-Department of Science and Technology (PNRI-DOST) announced the commissioning of two secure radiological transportation vehiclesas part of a broader cooperative effort to help combat nuclear and radiological terrorism in the Philippines and around the world. The two vehicles are standard cargo vehicles, customized with extra security features specifically designed in coordination with PNRI to provide a more secure means of transporting radiological material within the Philippines.
“Working with our partners in the Philippines and around the world to eliminate, remove and protect vulnerable nuclear and radiological materials is critical to our shared efforts to prevent nuclear and radiological terrorism and the proliferation of nuclear weapons,” said NNSA Deputy Administrator for Defence Nuclear Non-proliferation Anne Harrington. “By better securing materials during transportation and preventing terrorists from acquiring dangerous nuclear and radiological material, we are working to implement President Obama’s unprecedented nuclear security agenda while promoting peace and security around the world. Joint efforts like this allow our countries to combine resources and expand our progress toward strengthening radiological security and countering the threat of radiological terrorism.”
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DOST and PNRI Chiefs Attend 57th IAEA General Conference in Vienna
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Secretary Mario G. Montejoof the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Director Alumanda Dela Rosa of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) - DOST represented the Philippines in the 57th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference held at Vienna, Austria from September 16-20.
Attended by more than 3,000 delegates from 159 nations, the annual session gathers the IAEA Member States to foster its general programs and activities, as well as to showcase the Agency’s latest developments both in the peaceful application of nuclear science and in the equally indispensable issue of nuclear safety and security.
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PNRI Hosts 2013 Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz
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As part of the 41st Atomic Energy Week celebration, the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute-Department of Science and Technology (PNRI-DOST) invites students from public and private secondary schools across the country to join the 2013 Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz.
The competition will cover various topics regarding nuclear science and technology such as radiation and radioactivity, atomic/nuclear structure, radiation protection, nuclear regulations and other related topics.
Two students will form a team to represent their respective schools at the eliminations to be held on November 26 at the PNRI compound in Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City.
The first round consists of a 50-item multiple choice examination; the top 25 teams during the hour-long eliminations will advance into the semi-finals on December 12, during the Atomic Energy Week held at PNRI.
