In this paper, a numerical model of rectangular enclosure with apertures and a real receiving dipole antenna is considered for the purpose of accurate electric shielding effectiveness calculation. Dipole antenna is often used in practice to measure the level of electromagnetic field at some points inside the enclosure in order to estimate its shielding efficiency. Transmission-line matrix (TLM)...

SUMMARY The paper investigates efficiency of different shielding techniques. The study was performed on the basis of 3-D substation model design where the finite-element method for calculation of magnetic fields (the EMAS software) was used and measurements were performed. The study was designed to meet the following objectives: − to obtain a useful analytical tool for evaluation of magnetic fi...

Purpose Certification of the X-ray shielding garment is based on attenuation testing flat material samples. We investigated difference effectiveness compared to realistic use when worn body a staff person. Methods Attenuation factors protective aprons have been evaluated for several clinical scenarios with Monte Carlo (MC) calculations ICRP female reference model and an experimental setup. The ...

Background: Polymer composites when reinforced with heavy metals in the form of micro/nano particles are efficient gamma- and X-ray shielding materials providing such advantageous features as cost-effectiveness, light-weight factor, flexibility, non-toxicity, conformability over conventional shields. Materials and Methods: In this paper the influence of weight percentages and particle sizes of ...

Basic principles of reducing exposure to electromagnetic fields are reviewed in this article. Measures to reduce exposure can be divided into organisational/administrative and technical/engineering actions. Both strategies are briefly analysed and the basic principles of the theory of shielding are presented. A definition of shielding effectiveness (SE) is given, and the results from the genera...

There is increasing interest in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding due to the serious electromagnetic environment pollution caused by the continuously increased use of the electrical products and electronic devices. Electrical conductivity and EMI shielding effectiveness (SE) of composite materials made from silicone rubber with carbon powder and ferrite powder have been studied in mi...

LCLS Matter in Extreme Conditions (MEC) Instrument is an X-ray instrument that will be able to create and diagnose High Energy Density (HED) matter. The MEC laser system can generate hard X-ray due to the interaction of the laser and the plasma. This paper summarizes results of the shielding calculations performed to evaluate the radiation hazards induced by this hard X-ray source with Monte Ca...

When shielding from cosmic heavy ions, one is faced with limited knowledge about the physical properties and biological responses of these radiations. Herein, the current status of space shielding technology and its impact on radiation health is discussed in terms of conventional protection practice and a test biological response model. The impact of biological response on optimum materials sel...