DIR-SIT Facilities

  
 


Irradiation Information


Facility Name Planta de Cría y Esterilización de Moscas del Mediterráneo (Jorge Gutiérrez Samperio)
Insect Reared Ceratitis capitata
Type of irradiation source Co60
Model AECL, JS-7400
Initial capacity (Ci)/date 27,915 Ci at Feb/27/2011, date of last Co loading
Type of dosimetry Fricke and Radiachromic Films
Frequency of dose measurement Monthly
Radiosterilization dose (Gy) 125 Gy
Dose rate (Gy/hour)/date 230 Gy/hr; at Jan 1st 2013
Temperature before irradiation (°C) 19 - 23
Temperature at irradiation (°C) 19 - 23
Atmosphere condition Air (hypoxia)
Time of anoxia before irradiation (min) 60 min
Stage of insect treated pupae