About Nuclear Scanning Services NSS specializes in nuclear scanning techniques which were developed specifically for on-line diagnostics of process flow problems in chemical plants and refineries. NSS was formed in 1989 for the express purpose of providing the petrochemical industry with the latest in gamma ray scanning and neutron backscatter technology for a fraction of the going cost. And, they are on site, performing the work, ensuring you quality performance and expert data interpretation. Our in house design for Neutron backscatter employs a source that has 5000 times less activity than competing devices, yet has better resolution.
Mechanical collimators have windows that are half the industry standard, for better resolution.
And, although expensive, tungsten's superior performance makes it the heavy metal of choice when designing collimators and shields. You will have a hard copy of the results and the engineer's interpretation on site. NSS sources are small compared to most industrial uses and pose very little hazard to plant personnel. We welcome any questions or concerns and work with you to ensure a safe workplace. In fact, NSS column scans cost far less today than scans have cost at any time since their development nearly 30 years ago.