committed equivalent dose
as defined in Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety…, Article 4, point (15) (Definitions)
"committed equivalent dose" (HT(τ)) is the integral over time (t) of the equivalent dose rate in tissue or organ T that will be received by an individual as a result of an intake.
It is given by:
for an intake at time t0 where
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is the relevant equivalent dose rate in organ or tissue T at time t, |
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is the time over which the integration is performed. |
In specifying HT(τ), is given in number of years over which the integration is made. For the purpose of complying with dose limits specified in this Directive, τ is a period of 50 years for adults and up to the age of 70 for infants and children. The unit for committed equivalent dose is the sievert (Sv);
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- Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from… 52011PC0593, Article 4, point (146)
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