Heat-Check Fast
The Heat-Check Fast is a rapid calorimetry measurement for nuclear waste analysis
Product Overview
The Heat-Check Fast is an advanced, high-throughput calorimetry system designed for fast, accurate, and non-destructive radioactive waste quantification.
It delivers rapid results without compromising precision, offering an optimal solution for facilities handling large volumes of radioactive waste.
Built to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, it complements gamma spectrometry and supports compliance with strict nuclear regulatory standards
Features & Benefits
Rapid Throughput Capability
Engineered to reduce bottlenecks in high-volume waste processing environments
Non-Destructive Precision
Safely measures thermal output without altering waste package integrity.
Multi-Isotope Support
Simultaneously detects alpha, beta, and tritium emissions.
Key applications
- Fast calorimetry measurement of waste containers up to 15 Litres.
- Supports alpha, beta, and tritium detection
- Non-destructive testing equipment for radioactive materials
- Integrated heat release measurement and data logging
- Automated calorimetry system for high-volume processing
- Precision plutonium quantification capabilities
- Complements gamma spectrometry workflows
- Streamlined thermal management solutions
- Portable and modular for diverse site applications
- Designed for regulatory-compliant nuclear material assessment
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About the Heat-Check Fast
The Heat-Check Fast system addresses a growing need in the nuclear industry: rapid, reliable, and non-invasive calorimetry for radioactive waste. In a sector where throughput is as critical as accuracy, traditional calorimeters often fall short due to long processing times or the need for manual oversight. Heat-Check Fast bridges that gap.
Solving Industry Bottlenecks
Waste management facilities face increasing pressure to process and characterise waste efficiently. Whether it’s interim storage, transport readiness, or final disposal, precise thermal output readings are crucial. Heat-Check Fast drastically reduces wait times by enabling quick measurement cycles, ensuring facilities can meet regulatory timeframes without compromising data integrity.
Technical Overview
At the heart of Heat-Check Fast lies a high-sensitivity calorimeter designed to handle a wide range of isotopes including plutonium, tritium, and mixed waste compositions. The unit provides continuous thermal output readings through precision sensors calibrated for radioactive material heat signatures. It operates within a fully enclosed, shielded environment, ensuring operator safety.
Key capabilities include:
- Active thermal monitoring
- Real-time data visualisation
- Remote diagnostics and alerting
- Modular design for site-specific configurations
Nuclear Waste Processing Facilities benefit from accelerated analysis of incoming and legacy waste containers, improving plant throughput and storage logistics.
Research Laboratories use the system to study radioactive decay processes or validate heat-emission predictions in controlled tests.
Regulatory Bodies rely on Heat-Check Fast to independently verify facility-reported thermal data, reinforcing safety and compliance standards.
Decommissioning Projects use its portability and ease of setup to quantify legacy waste at the point of dismantling, improving worker safety and project efficiency.
Technology Integrators embed the system into broader NDA (non-destructive assay) and automation platforms, adding value through speed and modularity.
Competitive Advantages
What sets Heat-Check Fast apart is its speed, accuracy, and integration flexibility. It’s engineered not just as a standalone unit but as a future-ready solution compatible with automated workflows, centralised data management, and scalable to meet facility growth.
Unlike slower traditional systems or manual solutions, Heat-Check Fast delivers:
- 3x faster processing times
- Better consistency in repeated assays
- Lower operational downtime
- Enhanced operator safety protocols
- Fully automated data capture and reporting
It’s the ideal choice for any operation needing a balance of performance, reliability, and compliance support.
"The Heat‑Check Fast is a rapid-response calorimeter that measures
radioactive decay heat up to 30 % faster than conventional methods."
Product FAQ's
Heat-Check Fast is suitable for a wide range of isotopic compositions including alpha, beta, and tritium emitters. It’s designed to handle low to medium activity waste packages in drum format.
Depending on waste type and drum size, typical measurement times range from 15 to 30 minutes—significantly faster than traditional systems.
Yes, the Heat-Check Fast supports integration with most modern data management and NDA platforms, allowing seamless data exchange and system control.
Basic operator training is recommended and can be provided onsite or remotely. The interface is designed for ease of use and minimal intervention.
Yes, the system is compliant with industry-standard calorimetry and safety protocols used by regulators such as the IAEA and national nuclear safety agencies.
Applications
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