TIC Present

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WELCOME TO THAI IRRADIATION CENTER Naruemon Neramitmansook Technique and Product Development

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1. Introduction 2. TIC organization chart 3. Operation process 4. Dosimetry system 5. Research and quality control

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Thai Irradiation Center LOCATION Technopolis Klong luang District Patumthani Province 12120 Tel : 66-25774167-71 Fax : 66-25771945

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The first gamma irradiation industrial-scale in Thailand The government of Canada assisted for the Nordion gamma- irradiator of 450,000 curies (4.8 million Canadian dollars). -Thai government was responsible for site preparation, construction of the plant and infrastructure. ( 35 million baht ) - Thai Irradiation Center began operation on 17 Aug 1989 Background:

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Vision The international standard irradiation service center of Thailand Mission Transfer food and non- food irradiation technology -Transfer industrial scaled irradiation technology to private sector -Giving Services of gamma irradiation to all agencies

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Services TIC renders services to all agencies, both government and private sectors in various aspects : -To private sectors : irradiation for commercial purpose -To government agencies : irradiation for research purpose. -To make available for scientific visit of the interested agencies.

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Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (Public Organization) Thai Irradiation Center ( TIC. ) Radiation safety Plant Manager Administration Section Gamma Irradiation Section Dosimetry Section Technique and Product Development Section 1 5 11 3 3 Business 1

Irradiated Product at TIC : 

Irradiated Product at TIC Fresh Fruit (Mangosteen, Mango,Rambutan,Lynchee,Longan and Pineapple) Herbs and Spices Frozen Product Animal feed Medical devices (Gloves,Pipette,Petri Dish) Food

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The purposes of irradiation at TIC 1. Inhibition of Sprouting such as onions

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2. Insect control and disinfestation such as Fresh fruit exported to USA, Rices, Cereals The purposes of irradiation at TIC

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3. Pathogenic microorganism control and Reduction The purposes of irradiation at TIC

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4. Sterilization in medical products and Devices Medical devices Pharmaceuticals Biological tissue The purposes of irradiation at TIC

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Control room The facility structure

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The facility structure Cobalt-60 source

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Carriers The facility structure

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Input and output monorail conveyors The facility structure

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Radiation safety control in facility Smear test: EVERY MONTH - Testing for radiation contamination in source storage pool.

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Radiation safety control in facility Wipe test: EVERY 6 MONTH - Testing for the leaking of the Co-60 source.

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Radiation safety control in facility 3. Survey test: EVERY 3 MONTH - Measuring the radioactive level during operation time.

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Operation Process Incoming products will be checked : - product packaging - labeling weight , wt/boxes Numbers of boxes

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Operation Process 2. Place in non- irradiation areas put TIC stickers on products

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Operation Process 3.Put the dosimeters on minimum and maximum positions

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Operation Process 4. Product is loaded into carriers.

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Operation Process 5. Exposure to the Cobalt-60 in the radiation room for gamma irradiation

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Operation Process 6. The dosage will be checked, recorded and reported

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Dosimetry system Available dosimeters at TIC.

Dosimetry system : 

Dosimetry system

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Operation Process 7.The irradiated products will place in irradiated areas

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Dosimetry system Calibration Dosimeters are calibrated by Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL), OAP Standard laboratory

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Research and Development 1. Study on dose distribution , mapping test in commercial commodity on fruits and food products

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Research and Development 2. Sensory evaluation in finished irradiated products

Preserved tamarind in syrup : 

Cashew nut Sweet fired fish with herb Tamarind dusted with plum powder Preserved tamarind in syrup

Dried mango dusted with sugar : 

Dried mango dusted with sugar Mango Cake

3. Quality control by microbiological test : 

3. Quality control by microbiological test Microbiological laboratory follow by AOAC INTERNATIONAL: 1992, 1995 and 1998. Research and Development

3. Quality control by microbiological test : 

3. Quality control by microbiological test Aerobic Plate Counts Bacillus spp. Staphylococcus aureus Salmonella spp. Escherichia coli Yeast & mold Research and Development

Microbiology Laboratory : 

Microbiology Laboratory

Achievements of TIC : 

Achievements of TIC EU Certified for Spices Irradiation on 2007 ISO 9001:2000 accredited on August 2007 by UKAS USDA Certified for Fresh Fruit Irradiation to USA on Oct 2007.

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THANKYOU FOR YOU ATTENTION