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Triporous Selected for Ammonia Gas Adsorption in the BSX Liquid Waste Treatment System
Triporous has been adopted as an adsorption material for ammonia gas generated during system operation in the “BSX System,” a liquid waste treatment system designed for processing radioactive urine resulting from nuclear medicine treatments. The system is jointly developed by AMS Planning Inc. and Tokyo Power Technology Ltd.
In the field of nuclear medicine, urine discharged after radionuclide therapy may contain not only radioactive nuclides but also volatile components such as ammonia gas derived. Effective measures to manage these volatile substances are essential for ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment in radiation-controlled areas.
The BSX System was developed to address these challenges specific to nuclear medicine facilities, with careful selection of materials based on gas adsorption performance and operational stability. Through this evaluation, Triporous was found to be well suited for ammonia gas adsorption and has therefore been adopted for this application.
Within the BSX System, Triporous is utilized as part of a tailored material design that considers both the intended application and operational conditions, in order to mitigate ammonia gas and other volatile components generated during radioactive urine processing.
This implementation is expected to help achieve the following goals:
- Reduction of ammonia gas and other volatile components associated with radioactive urine processing
- Suppression of odors and improvement of comfort in work environments
- Support for stable system operation in nuclear medicine facilities
Please note that Triporous is used as a material for gas adsorption and is not intended for the adsorption of radioactive nuclides.
AMS Planning Inc.
AMS recognizes that, in developing radioactive urine treatment systems for the nuclear medicine field, addressing not only radiation management but also volatile components generated during system operation is a critical challenge.
In the BSX System, materials have been selected through careful evaluation based on the actual operating conditions of nuclear medicine facilities. Through this process, Triporous was chosen as a countermeasure for ammonia gas. We expect this initiative to contribute both to improved working environments and to stable system operation within the nuclear medicine field.
Tokyo Power Technology Ltd.
Tokyo Power Technology is promoting the expansion of environmental solutions in the medical and environmental fields, leveraging technical expertise cultivated through power infrastructure maintenance and reconstruction projects in Fukushima.
For the BSX System, in addition to ensuring robust wastewater treatment performance, providing a safe and comfortable working environment for medical staff is essential. By integrating Triporous into the system, volatile components like ammonia can be effectively reduced, helping to realize a safer and more comfortable work environment.
We will continue contributing to improvements in medical-site environments through technologies that address real-world operational challenges.
