ISO 6640:2024
2024-05
Abstract
This document specifies the radiation transmission method for measurement of density of the water-sediment mixture, suspended or deposited, in water bodies such as streams, canals, harbour basins, dams and reservoirs.
The method is based on principles of transmission of X or Gamma rays. This document covers brief description of the operating principle of the method and details of some of the instruments used.
This document applies to the measurement of water-sediment mixture density in water bodies using radiation transmission method, particularly gamma and X-ray transmission method. The working principles, applications, advantages and associated instruments are elaborated in this document.
General information
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Status: PublishedPublication date: 2024-05Stage: International Standard published [60.60]
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Edition: 1Number of pages: 14
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Technical Committee :ISO/TC 113/SC 6ICS :17.120.20
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