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Safe Radiation Protection for Research, Universities and Museums

At universities, laboratories and museums, particle accelerators, radionuclide laboratories and X-ray technology are in use. TÜV NORD provides support with licensing, initial inspection and expert assessments – ensuring safe and legally compliant radiation protection in research and the safeguarding of cultural assets.

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At universities, laboratories, research institutions and museums, ionising radiation is used in a wide variety of ways – from physical experiments and molecular analyses to non-destructive examination of historical artefacts. Typical applications include X-ray technology, particle accelerators, irradiation facilities and radionuclide laboratories.

The operation of such facilities is subject to strict requirements of the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV) and necessitates official licences, initial inspections and recurring expert assessments.

TÜV NORD supports you with officially recognised expertise, practice-oriented consultancy and precise inspections – both nationally and internationally.

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Typical fields of application and system types

Our radiation protection services cover a wide spectrum of facilities and applications – from highly specialised research to cultural and heritage projects:

  • Particle accelerators in medical and physical research
  • Radionuclide laboratories for molecular, biological and chemical analyses
  • X-ray technology for materials testing, archaeometry and imaging
  • Electron accelerators for material investigation
  • Heritage conservation and restoration using radiation-based methods
  • Experimental applications of ionising radiation in academic teaching and research
  • Secondary radiation in USP lasers and high-energy experiments
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Radiation in Art and Cultural Analysis

X-ray Technology for the Examination of Historical Artefacts

In museums, archives and research institutions, radiation plays a central role in the non-destructive analysis of art and cultural assets. Whether mobile X-ray technology for paintings, digital archaeometry for the examination of archaeological finds, or infrared and UV methods for material identification – modern imaging provides deep insights without any loss of substance.

TÜV NORD supports art schools, museums and restorers in meeting radiation protection requirements – ensuring safe and legally compliant use in the cultural sector.

 

Are you planning a project involving radiation-based analysis?
Benefit from expert support – contact our specialists for tailored advice.

Our Services at a Glance

  • Inspections within licensing and notification procedures for irradiation facilities and radionuclide laboratories
  • Initial and recurring expert inspections in accordance with § 88 StrlSchV
  • Radiation protection testing and safety concepts for particle accelerators
  • Leak testing of sealed radioactive sources
  • Design of controlled areas, dose assessments and shielding concepts
  • Evaluation of room, laboratory and ventilation system designs
  • Classification of radionuclide laboratories
  • Consultancy on storage, disposal and clearance measurements
  • Specialist courses and training for radiation protection officers in research and education

Legal Foundations

For science, education and the cultural sector, the following apply, among others:

  • § 88 StrlSchV: Recurring inspections
  • Technical requirements for shielding, ventilation and decontaminability
  • Specialist knowledge requirements for radiation protection officers

Your Partner for Safe Radiation Protection

As a nationally recognised expert organisation, active both nationally and internationally, and with experience in radiation protection for nuclear installations, we offer the highest precision and legal certainty – even in complex research and cultural projects. We support you from planning and operation through to the decommissioning of your facilities, thereby ensuring the safe and legally compliant use of radiation in research, education and museums.

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Do you require a licence, inspection or training in radiation protection? Use our contact form or write to us directly by email.

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