Definition(s)
NORM
“NORM” means the naturally occurring radioactive materials regulated by 20.3.14 NMAC.
Source: Oil and Gas, New Mexico Administrative Code Title 19, Chapter 15, January 2013. Regulations
NORM
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material(s).
Source: ISO 16530-1:2017, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Well integrity – Part 1: Life cycle governance, First Edition, March 2017. Global Standards
Source:API SPECIFICATION 19TT, Specification for Downhole Well Test Tools and Related Equipment, First Edition, October 2016. Global Standards
Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 16, Working with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM), Netherlands, Version 1, January 2009. Global Standards
Source: Offshore Waste Treatment Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, December 15, 2010. Regulatory Guidance
NORM
Radioactive materials that are present in facilities and installations in the E&P industry are known as NORM, which stands for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials. This is a general term for materials that consist of elements or compounds that occur naturally and are a source of ionising radiation as a natural property. This term is used to distinguish between substances that have been made radioactive by artificial means. Another acronym that is used is LSA, which stands for Low Specific Activity.
Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 16, Working with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM), Netherlands, Version 1, January 2009. Global Standards
NORM
NORM stands for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials and is a general term for naturally occurring radioactive substances that may be present in gas- and oil treatment plants. Traces of natural radioactive substances have existed since the formation of the earth. These traces are still present in gas and oil bearing formations and are brought to surface together with gas, oil and especially water. NORM may be found on the insides of installations in the form of scale on the walls, or as dust between flanges and in the sludge on the bottom of vats and tanks. Closed installation: NORM can be present on the inside but not on the outside so there is no radiation risk on closed installations. NORM stands for radioactive substances, so working with it may introduce a certain risk, which not related to radiation but only to internal contamination. This risk is especially relevant when NORM is present in the air as dust and if it can inhaled. Special precautions are to be taken when working on opened installations, such as wearing disposable overalls, rubber boots, gloves and if necessary, breathing protection.
Source: NOGEPA Industrial Guideline No. 16, Working with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM), Netherlands, Version 1, January 2009. Global Standards