A new transportable electron beam system was launched at the IAEA today, housed in shipping containers that can be loaned out for training or experiments.
“This e-beam system is a cornerstone of our innovative approach to breaking barriers in radiation applications,” Mr Grossi said at its inauguration event, held on the sidelines of the General Conference. “As it is transportable, we are now better equipped to assist Member States in capacity building and in accessing e-beam technology.”
Made up of two containers, painted in IAEA blue, to be housed at the IAEA laboratories at Seibersdorf, the system will be used for research and development activities, and for training in the safety aspects, operation and proper use of e-beam irradiation, and for demonstrations.
Countries will be able to send personnel for training events at Seibersdorf. The e-beam system will also be available to go on loan to countries for specific experiments and to explore how radiation technology can help achieve their development goals.