Heat-Check Ultra
The Heat-Check Ultra is an industrial calorimeter for superior radioactive 40-litre container analysis and NDA compliance.
Product Overview
The Heat-Check Ultra is a medium volume calorimetry system purpose-built for non-destructive thermal analysis of up to 40L volumes with a detection limit of 100 microwatt.
Designed for medium-scale nuclear facilities, it delivers highly accurate decay heat quantification from alpha and beta emitters, such as plutonium.
The system integrates seamlessly with gamma spectrometry and automated workflows, supporting safe storage, compliant transport, and long-term waste characterisation
Features & Benefits
Ultra detection limit
Unique detection limit of 100 microwatt
Accurate 40-Litre Container Testing
Engineered for safe and precise large-container calorimetry.
Plutonium and Tritium Quantification
Enables measurement of high-energy decay from alpha and beta sources.
Key applications
- Measures up to 40-litre radioactive waste non-destructively
- Ultra performance with a 100 microwatt detection limit.
- Supports heat output analysis from alpha and beta emitters
- Robust design for high activity waste characterisation
- NDA system for radioactive drums and storage facilities
- Seamless integration with gamma spectrometry systems
- Fully automated calorimeter for large volume containers
- Detects plutonium decay heat with high sensitivity
- Ensures accurate waste container heat measurement
- Secure software interface with predictive features
Heat Check SV Product Video
About the Heat-Check Ultra
As global nuclear infrastructure expands and legacy waste streams increase, the need for large-scale, automated, and accurate waste characterisation tools has never been greater.
Traditional calorimetry methods often fall short when tasked with analysing medium-large, high-activity containers. The Heat-Check Ultra addresses this gap—offering a non-destructive, high sensitivity, high-capacity solution for heat output measurement and NDA of 40-litre containers.
This system supports operations at government storage sites, decommissioning projects, international transport hubs, and long-term repositories. Its integration with gamma spectrometry makes it an essential part of multi-modal radioactive waste assessment workflows.
Technical Explanation and Unique Features
At its core, the Heat-Check Ultra uses high-sensitivity calorimetric detection to measure heat generated by radioactive decay. The system’s thermal enclosure ensures environmental consistency and houses an internal reference to enhance accuracy across long-duration measurements.
Its mechanical framework accommodates 40-litre containers with varying contents and matrix types, delivering matrix-independent results essential for trustworthy isotope characterisation. The calorimeter is equipped with redundant sensors and predictive algorithms that reduce measurement time while preserving resolution.
The software, built on secure architecture, offers multiple user levels and can be linked with facility-wide monitoring or robotic handling systems. The predictive calculation engine estimates optimal measurement durations based on pre-characterised waste profiles—reducing bottlenecks in busy workflows.
Use Cases and Customer Applications
- National Waste Repositories: Quantifying heat output of final storage containers before geological disposal.
- Decommissioning Projects: Managing large volumes of legacy waste where alpha/beta emitters are prevalent.
- Defence Agencies: Ensuring safe storage and accountability for high-risk material stockpiles.
- International Transporters: Validating radioactive content before overland or maritime shipments.
- Multi-National Consortia: Standardising waste characterisation across jurisdictions using scalable calorimetry.
Competitive Advantages
Its matrix-independent readings reduce pre-analysis preparation, while the automation capabilities cut down on manual errors and speed up processing.
What sets it apart is its adaptability—it functions as a standalone unit or integrates directly into automated lines and spectrometry setups. It is robust enough for field conditions yet precise enough for research-grade assessments.
Thanks to its scalable design and international software support, the system meets both national and cross-border compliance requirements, making it ideal for governments, agencies, and multinational partnerships
"The Heat‑Check Ultra is a high-sensitivity calorimeter for accurately
measuring decay heat in radioactive waste."
Product FAQ's
The system is specifically designed for 40-litre containers, accommodating standard radioactive waste storage and transport containers.
Yes, the calorimeter is highly sensitive to decay heat from alpha and beta emitters like plutonium and tritium in large volumes.
Absolutely. It is designed to complement gamma spectrometry, offering enhanced isotopic characterisation through combined data sets.
Yes, its measurements are compliant with international waste transport standards, supporting documentation for cross-border shipments.
Yes. The Heat-Check Ultra features automation-ready design, supporting robotic loading systems and facility-wide monitoring platforms.
Applications
Application Note 1
Application Note 2
Application Note 3
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Heat-Check Ultra
The Heat-Check Ultra is an industrial calorimeter for superior radioactive 40-litre container analysis and NDA compliance.
Product Overview
The Heat-Check Ultra is a medium volume calorimetry system purpose-built for non-destructive thermal analysis of up to 40L volumes with a detection limit of 100 microwatt.
Designed for medium-scale nuclear facilities, it delivers highly accurate decay heat quantification from alpha and beta emitters, such as plutonium.
The system integrates seamlessly with gamma spectrometry and automated workflows, supporting safe storage, compliant transport, and long-term waste characterisation
Features & Benefits
Ultra detection limit
Unique detection limit of 100 microwatt
Accurate 40-Litre Container Testing
Engineered for safe and precise large-container calorimetry.
Plutonium and Tritium Quantification
Enables measurement of high-energy decay from alpha and beta sources.
Key applications
- Measures up to 40-litre radioactive waste non-destructively
- Ultra performance with a 100 microwatt detection limit.
- Supports heat output analysis from alpha and beta emitters
- Robust design for high activity waste characterisation
- NDA system for radioactive drums and storage facilities
- Seamless integration with gamma spectrometry systems
- Fully automated calorimeter for large volume containers
- Detects plutonium decay heat with high sensitivity
- Ensures accurate waste container heat measurement
- Secure software interface with predictive features
Heat Check SV Product Video
About the Heat-Check Ultra
As global nuclear infrastructure expands and legacy waste streams increase, the need for large-scale, automated, and accurate waste characterisation tools has never been greater.
Traditional calorimetry methods often fall short when tasked with analysing medium-large, high-activity containers. The Heat-Check Ultra addresses this gap—offering a non-destructive, high sensitivity, high-capacity solution for heat output measurement and NDA of 40-litre containers.
This system supports operations at government storage sites, decommissioning projects, international transport hubs, and long-term repositories. Its integration with gamma spectrometry makes it an essential part of multi-modal radioactive waste assessment workflows.
Technical Explanation and Unique Features
At its core, the Heat-Check Ultra uses high-sensitivity calorimetric detection to measure heat generated by radioactive decay. The system’s thermal enclosure ensures environmental consistency and houses an internal reference to enhance accuracy across long-duration measurements.
Its mechanical framework accommodates 40-litre containers with varying contents and matrix types, delivering matrix-independent results essential for trustworthy isotope characterisation. The calorimeter is equipped with redundant sensors and predictive algorithms that reduce measurement time while preserving resolution.
The software, built on secure architecture, offers multiple user levels and can be linked with facility-wide monitoring or robotic handling systems. The predictive calculation engine estimates optimal measurement durations based on pre-characterised waste profiles—reducing bottlenecks in busy workflows.
Use Cases and Customer Applications
- National Waste Repositories: Quantifying heat output of final storage containers before geological disposal.
- Decommissioning Projects: Managing large volumes of legacy waste where alpha/beta emitters are prevalent.
- Defence Agencies: Ensuring safe storage and accountability for high-risk material stockpiles.
- International Transporters: Validating radioactive content before overland or maritime shipments.
- Multi-National Consortia: Standardising waste characterisation across jurisdictions using scalable calorimetry.
Competitive Advantages
Its matrix-independent readings reduce pre-analysis preparation, while the automation capabilities cut down on manual errors and speed up processing.
What sets it apart is its adaptability—it functions as a standalone unit or integrates directly into automated lines and spectrometry setups. It is robust enough for field conditions yet precise enough for research-grade assessments.
Thanks to its scalable design and international software support, the system meets both national and cross-border compliance requirements, making it ideal for governments, agencies, and multinational partnerships
"The Heat‑Check Ultra is a high-sensitivity calorimeter for accurately
measuring decay heat in radioactive waste."
Product FAQ's
The system is specifically designed for 40-litre containers, accommodating standard radioactive waste storage and transport containers.
Yes, the calorimeter is highly sensitive to decay heat from alpha and beta emitters like plutonium and tritium in large volumes.
Absolutely. It is designed to complement gamma spectrometry, offering enhanced isotopic characterisation through combined data sets.
Yes, its measurements are compliant with international waste transport standards, supporting documentation for cross-border shipments.
Yes. The Heat-Check Ultra features automation-ready design, supporting robotic loading systems and facility-wide monitoring platforms.
Applications
Application Note 1
Application Note 2
Application Note 3
Contact Us Today
We take great pleasure in assisting you and ensuring you get a prompt response to your questions
Live chat opening hours Mon – Fri 9:15 to 16:30 (UK Time)
Request a Call Back
Please refer to our Privacy statement for information on how SciMed uses your details.
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