ESTABLISHMENT OF RADIO-TRACER AND NTD LABORATORY AT TANZANIA ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION.(NEED ASSESSMENT)

TANZANIA ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION.

ESTABLISHMENT OF RADIOTRACER AND NTD LABORATORY AT TANZANIA ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION.

(INDUSTRIAL NEED ASSESSMENT )

Authours:Mungubariki Nyaki ,Abdalah Kileo,Aggrey Kitosi,and Eng Dryan Beldul,

Introduction.

Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) was established by the Act of parliament referred to as the Atomic Energy Act No. 7 of 2003.The mandate of TAEC is to provide regulatory and Radiation protection services, coordinate, monitor and promote peaceful use of nuclear technology in the country. Among the technology is the use of Radioisotopes and Non Destructive Test ( NTD ).

Radioisotope technology is used in reserch,training and major industrial processes, these include petrochemicals industries,food industries,mineral processing,phosphate and cement industries,textiles industries,waste water treatment, grinding mills, production of metals, plastics and oil fields investigation.This technology is used in industries above for troubleshooting,process control and optimization,investigation of flow pattern,investigation of design,scale up studies and development of mathematical model.As a result of the application of this technology the industry enhence quality productivity,reliablity and safe,improve efficiency,reduce production down time,makes workers perfomance easier,reduce industrial chemical pollution (enviromental pollution ) and save money.

Among the factors that contribute to efficient in radiotracer technology include the following: (a) radiotracers are easy to detect and measure with high precision (b) the radioactivity is independent of pressure, temperature, chemical and physical state; (c) radiotracers do not affect the system and can be used in nondestructive techniques; (d) if the tracer is radiochemically pure, interference from other elements is of no concern (common in ordinary chemical analyses); (e) for most radioisotopes the radiation can be measured independently of the matrix, eliminating the need for calibration curves.

To help meet the intended purpose for establishment of Radiotracer and NTD laboratory in Tanzania the survey is required in order to ensure that this future Radiotracer and NTD laboratory is well-targeted and is effectively utilized.The results of this survey then guide the future action of establishing this laboratory at Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission. The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission team of four members will develop appropriate survey to assess the required need of the establishment of this laboratory and its impact in Tanzania.

As a result, this survey will help commission to get a more honest and objective description of the need of the Radiotracer and NTD Laboratory in Tanzania as well as becoming aware of possible needs that we never saw as particularly important or that we never even knew existed from prospecting clients.This survey will also help us to document our needs, as is required in many applications for funding,revenue generation and further research.

Scope.

The scope of this survey is to identify the most appropriate industries and research institutions that uses the Radiotracer and NTD technology in Tanzania, and assess the demand of the service and it optimization for improved quality, and related elements that will encourage managers’ and other stakeholders participation and willingness to pay for appropriate technology and service related when this laboratory is implemented at Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission premises located in Arusha.

Methodology This survey will be descriptive where primary data and secondary data from six different industries,reserch and training centres in Tanzania based on their category in radiotracer and NTD technology application will be collected through questionnaires, interviews and document analysis.

Out of each category the survey need to assess the demand, the willingness to change to the new technology in this group of industries,the need for more reserch in this area and other requirements targeting product quality and profit to be made by utilizing the recommended technology.In conducting this survey,we will consider a lot of facts; these factors include but not limited to industry size, group, geographical location, nature of the industry and the data collected will be analyzed by computer application programme SPSS.

Under the quantitative part of this survey the two requirement can be addressed. First, a draft questionnaire (Annex B) for use in a survey of industries stakeholders,these includes the

management and functional operational members of the industries,students and other academicians. Second, suggestions for various methodologies for conducting the survey,covering appropriate sample

size, and alternative ways to conduct it, such as with direct, personal interviews, phone interviews, by fax, by email, with focus group participants, postal (EMS) or various combinations

In designing the questionnaires, the survey has considered the real situation of Tanzania industries, research centres and the workforce in design and sample selection. In the designed questionnaire, research and industries managers are to be asked for:1.Contact Information about the respondent:This information will be vital for future implementation of the laboratory and other related communications.2.Current technology used in industry or the research and institutions centres.The information will help to assess the compatibility of the two technology and the need for new technology and its related services. 3.Training and other service provided with the supplier of the equipment currently used.The need for training and other support from the supplier or from consultant.4.Quality and efficiency of the service for current technologyAssess the efficiency of the current technology compared to new technology.5.Future needs for more efficient technology.The survey will also assess other future need for industries and research centres for other more efficient technology and the willingness to pay for that technology.

Schedule:

This survey for establishment of Radiotracer and NTD laboratory will be carried out in two phases, the first phase include review of radiotracer and NTD technology application in Tanzania industries, research centres and training institutions, and develop the need assessment survey and report.The second phase will involve export of laboratory equipments and expert mission, installation of the laboratory and training of the stakeholders.Due to time constrain the survey will take up to one year to complete. The survey is in two phases the first phase and the second phase as illustrated.

PHASE AND TASK TIMING STATUS

PHASE ONE N D J F M A M J J A S O N

1. Create the Team | Plan the Survey | T T

2.Approval |Conduct Survey T

3.Write Report for Survey

PHASE TWO

1.Export of equipment | Expert Mission T

2.Preparation of the Premises for Lab T

3.Installation of the Laboratory T

4.Training T

5.Report T

Budget.

Since this survey will help us identify potential clients when the laboratory is implimented who will be able to bring the income to Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission.Involving stakeholders to bring the input before and after implimentation of the laboratory for them to be partners in the business is of great important.

ESTIMATED COST FOR RADIOTRACER AND NTD LABORATORY AT TANZANIA ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION.

ITEM QNTY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

1.Industries in Dar es saalaam 10 Dar to Arusha 30,000*2 | 600,000 Tax,2 centres per day 20 centres |

660,000

2.Industries in Tanga 1 Tanga to Arusha 25,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per day 20 centres |

110,000

3.Industries in Mbeya 2 Mbeya to Arusha 70,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per day 20 centres |

300,000

4.Industries in Mwanza 2 Mwanza to Arusha 30,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per day 20 centres |

120,000

5.Industries in Babati 2 Babati to Arusha 30,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per day 20 centres |

100,000

6.Industries in Morogoro 2 Morogoro to Arusha 30,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per day 20 centres |

120,000

7.Industries in Shinyanga 1 Shinyanga to Arusha 30,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per day 20 centres |

120,000

8.Industries in Dodoma 1 Dododma to Arusha 30,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per day 20 centres |

140,000

9.Industries in Mara 1 Mara to Arusha 80,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per day 20 centres |

280,000

10.Industries in Geita 1 Geita to Arusha 80,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per day 20 centres |

280,000

Misleneous 570,000

TOTAL 23 3,000,000

TeamThe team has four members with different responsibilities and other advisory proffessionals who will guide the study and provide input and advice in each steps.The team has qualified proffessionals with skills and capabilities necessary to undertake this important survey.1.Team Leader :Mungubariki Nyaki-He is in charge and accountable for ensuring that the study is done, and it is done right,He is the one who acts as liaison with Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission Director General,Industries, IAEA and other external partners to facilitate the implimentation of this laboratory at right time,right quality standard and at right place.2.Aggrey Kitosi:He will manage the laboratory arrangement to be installed at right place and other responsibilities in the team.3.Abdalah Kileo:Develop need assesment survey proposal, collecting and analysing primary and secondary data and other responsibilities as asssigned by team leader.4.Eng Dryan Belhul:Data analysis and Installation arrangement for the laboratory at Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission premises.

Annex A. (Technical | operational section in selected industries)

1.Name of the Company | Reserch Institution |University........................................................................................

2.Employee | Student Name ….................................................................................................................................

3.Level of Education i.Primary....ii.Secondary....iii.College....iv.Tertiary....v.Others specify........................(Tick)

4.Line of the Industry ( Please tick)

STATUS OF INDUSTRY. TICK

Manufacturing

Chemical Processing

Petrochemical

Waste water treatment

Grinding Mills

Cement and Phosphate

Food Industries

Metals and Plastic

Reserch Institutions | University

Others (specify)

5.Have you performed one of the following in your industry? ( Tick the operation ( s ) you perform in your industry )

OPERATION | APPLICATION. TICK

Optimization processes

Solutions for flow structure inside the apparatus

Improve the quality of final products

Mixing

Wear and corrosion

Chemical processing

Leak detection

Residence-time studies

Distillation-column scans

Reserch

Training

Other (Specify)

6.How often do you perform the above task on average ( Tick )

OPERATION | APPLICATION. DAILY WEEKLY MOTHLY ANNUALY




Mixing

Wear and corrosion

Chemical processing

Leak detection



Other ( specify )

7.What technology do you use in your industry to do the following operations ?

OPERATION | APPLICATION. TECHNOLOGY.




Mixing

Wear and corrosion

Chemical processing

Leak detection



Others ( specify )

8.Does your organisation provide training for operation your perfoming in your industry?

PROVISION OF TRAINING TICK

YES

NO

If YES who conduct such training? ( Tick the training provider )

TRAINING PROVIDERS TICK

Inhouse-Conducted in your industry with skilled and experienced personel

Consultant-hire consulting firm to conduct training

Supplier-supplier of the equipment provide training as part of the contract of supply

Others ( specify )

9.What do you think about the application of Radiotracer Technology in your industry?

RATE THE IMPORTANCE TICK

Little

High

Very high

I dont know

10.Could you briefly describe how you perform the your task in your organisation base on the following?

a.Technology used ( briefly explain the technology you use to perform the above task )

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..............................................................................................................b.Material used ( briefly explain the materials required to perform the operations )…...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................c.Skills required ( skills of the person required to do this operations )…................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

11.Have you met any problems when you perform the above task?

PROBLEM INCOUNTERED TICK

YES

NO

If YES what were the problems?

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10. Which function (s) do you use? Rate the satisfied level of the function(s) you perfom in your industry.

OPERATION | APPLICATION. LOW MEDIUM HIGH




Mixing

Wear and corrosion

Chemical processing

Other ( specify )

11. Considering the features that you prefer in radiotracer technology. What makes them appealing to you?

OPERATION | APPLICATION. TICK REASON




Mixing

Wear and corrosion

Chemical processing

Other ( specify )

12. Considering the features that you do not prefer in radiotracer. What makes them not valuable for you?

OPERATION | APPLICATION. TICK REASON




Mixing

Wear and corrosion

Chemical processing

13. What do you do when things went wrong for your equipment in your industry?

MEASURE TICK

Return to Manufacture

Return to Suppliers

Repair Inhouse

Consult expert outside the industry.

Others (specify)

14. If there is a new technology which can help you complete this task, which functions do you expect it would have?

Optimization processes TICK REASONS



Mixing

Wear and corrosion

Chemical processing

15. How long do you think is acceptable to accomplish this task with the assistance of this technology?

OPERATION | APPLICATION. TIME REASON




Mixing

Wear and corrosion

Chemical processing

Other ( specify )

16. What kinds of features do you think would attract you to use this Technology?

FEATURE. TICK REASON

Other ( specify )

17. What do you think would make you give up this Technology?

FEATURE. TICK REASON

Cost

Skilled management

Other ( specify )

18. What kinds of information you would like to supply when you use such Technology?

19. What other feedback would you like to give us on this needs assessment questionnaire?

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20.Please indicate among the following that limit you from adopting new technology in your industry.Tick number 1 for every little,and with number 2,high number 3 very high

1 2 3 4

Risk

Uncertainty

Unefficiency

Cost

Skilled Manpower

Management

Other (indicate)

Annex A ( Letter for request to participate in the survey )

Dear Sir/Madam.

We would be grateful for your kind cooperation in providing general information which will help us establish Radiotracer and NTD laboratory at Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission.

All individual responses will be strictly confidential. Your responses will help us toidentify needs and the requirements related to the establishment of this laboratory in Tanzania.

Your input in this survey will be of great value

Best Regards,

Director General.

Annex D. ( List of Companies in Tanzania to participate in survey)

INDUSTRY-LOCATION CONTACT TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION INDUSTRY CATEGORY

1.SHELLYS PHAMACITICALP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:

-troubleshooting-process optimization- fluid level- investigation of flow pattern- scale up studies

PETROCHEMICALS

2.TANZANIA PHAMACITICALP.O.BOX ARUSHATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


3.AZAM INDUSTRIESP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


4.COCACOLA KWANZAP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


5.METLP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


6.TANGA CEMENT P.O.BOX TANGATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


CEMENT & PHOSPAPHATE

7.TWIGA CEMENT P.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


8.MBEYA CEMENT P.O.BOX MBEYATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


9.MINJINGU-FERTILIZER. P.O.BOX BABATITEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


10.CHOKAA INDUSTRY P.O.BOX TANGATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


11.ABG AFRICA -TULAWAKAP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


MINERAL PROCESSING

12.TANZANITE ONEP.O.BOX ARUSHATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


13.GEITA GOLD MINEP.O.BOX GEITATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


14.ABG AFRICA -NORTHMARA -troubleshooting

P.O.BOX MARATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:

-process optimization- fluid level- investigation of flow pattern- scale up studies

15.ABG AFRICA -BULYANHULUP.O.BOX SHINYANGATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


16.P.O.BOX SHINYANGATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


21.P.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


OIL FIELD

22.PUMA DEPORTP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


23.OILCOM DEPORTP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


24.ORYX DEPORTP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


25.GAPCOP.O.BOX

-troubleshooting-process optimization

DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:

- fluid level- investigation of flow pattern- scale up studies-develoment of mathematical model

26.TPRA | EWURAP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:




GRINDING MILLS

27.KIBOKOP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


28.ALAFP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


29.MUTEXP.O.BOX MUSOMATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:




31.TIRDOP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAM

-troubleshooting-process optimization- fluid level

RESERCH INSTITUTIONS

TEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:

- investigation of flow pattern- scale up studies-develoment of mathematical model

32.UNIVERSITY OF D'SALAAMP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:

-troubleshooting-process optimization- fluid level- investigation of flow pattern- scale up studies-develoment of mathematical model

33.UNIVERSITY OF DODOMAP.O.BOX DODOMATEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


34.MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITYP.O.BOX DAR ES SALAAMTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


35.SOKOINE UNIVERSITYP.O.BOX MOROGOROTEL:EMAIL:CONTACT PERSON:


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ESTABLISHMENT OF RADIO-TRACER AND NTD LABORATORY AT TANZANIA ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION.(NEED ASSESSMENT)