Direct energy generation and energy conservation in radiation shielding facilities

In this paper, the experimental and theoretical calculation of direct heat generation from the penetration of 6.20 MeV photons energy through double layer combinations of concrete (Al), steel (Fe) and lead (Pb) shields is described. The results are displayed in curves to show the distribution of heat generation in the shield thickness. The results show good agreement between the measured and calculated values and show also that the heat generation has its maximum value in the ®rst layer of the shield thickness.