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 technology
Assess 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

PHASE ONE

D J F M A

1. Create the Team | Plan the Survey |

2.Approval |Conduct Survey

STATUS
M J

3.Write Report for Survey

PHASE TWO
1.Export of equipment | Expert Mission
2.Preparation of the Premises for Lab

T
T

3.Installation of the Laboratory

4.Training

5.Report

A S

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

Tanga to Arusha 25,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per

day 20 centres |

110,000

3.Industries in Mbeya

Mbeya to Arusha 70,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per

day 20 centres |

300,000

4.Industries in Mwanza

Mwanza to Arusha 30,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per 120,000

day 20 centres |

5.Industries in Babati

Babati to Arusha 30,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per

day 20 centres |

100,000

6.Industries in Morogoro

Morogoro to Arusha 30,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres

per day 20 centres |

120,000

7.Industries in Shinyanga

Shinyanga to Arusha 30,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres

per day 20 centres |

120,000

8.Industries in Dodoma

Dododma to Arusha 30,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres

per day 20 centres |

140,000

9.Industries in Mara

Mara to Arusha 80,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per

day 20 centres |

280,000

10.Industries in Geita

Geita to Arusha 80,000*2 | 60,000 Tax,2 centres per

day 20 centres |

280,000

Misleneous
TOTAL

570,000
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3,000,000

Team
The 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
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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.
Optimization processes
Solutions for flow structure inside the apparatus
Improve the quality of final products
Mixing
Wear and corrosion
Chemical processing
Leak detection

TICK

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

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

Other ( specify )
7.What technology do you use in your industry to do the following operations ?
OPERATION | APPLICATION.
Optimization processes
Solutions for flow structure inside the apparatus
Improve the quality of final products
Mixing

TECHNOLOGY.

Wear and corrosion

Chemical processing
Leak detection
Residence-time studies
Distillation-column scans

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 )
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c.Skills required ( skills of the person required to do this operations )
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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

Optimization processes
Solutions for flow structure inside the apparatus
Improve the quality of final products
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.
Optimization processes
Solutions for flow structure inside the apparatus
Improve the quality of final products
Mixing
Wear and corrosion
Chemical processing

TICK REASON

Other ( specify )
12. Considering the features that you do not prefer in radiotracer. What makes them not valuable for you?
OPERATION | APPLICATION.

TICK

REASON

Optimization processes
Solutions for flow structure inside the apparatus
Improve the quality of final products
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

Solutions for flow structure inside the apparatus

Improve the quality of final products
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

Optimization processes
Solutions for flow structure inside the
apparatus
Improve the quality of final products
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

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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 to
identify 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 PHAMACITICAL
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

PETROCHEMICALS

2.TANZANIA PHAMACITICAL
P.O.BOX
ARUSHA
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

3.AZAM INDUSTRIES
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

4.COCACOLA KWANZA
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

5.METL
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

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

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

7.TWIGA CEMENT

-troubleshooting

CEMENT & PHOSPAPHATE

P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

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

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

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

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

10.CHOKAA INDUSTRY
P.O.BOX
TANGA
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

11.ABG AFRICA -TULAWAKA

P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

12.TANZANITE ONE
P.O.BOX
ARUSHA
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

13.GEITA GOLD MINE

P.O.BOX
GEITA
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

14.ABG AFRICA -NORTHMARA

P.O.BOX

-troubleshooting
-process optimization

MINERAL PROCESSING

MARA
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

15.ABG AFRICA -BULYANHULU

P.O.BOX
SHINYANGA
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

16.
P.O.BOX
SHINYANGA
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

21.
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

22.PUMA DEPORT
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

23.OILCOM DEPORT
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

24.ORYX DEPORT
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

25.GAPCO
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM

-troubleshooting
-process optimization
- fluid level

OIL FIELD

TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

- investigation of flow pattern

- scale up studies
-develoment of mathematical model

26.TPRA | EWURA
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

26.
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

27.KIBOKO
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

28.ALAF
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

29.MUTEX
P.O.BOX
MUSOMA
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

30.
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

31.TIRDO
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:

-troubleshooting
-process optimization
- fluid level
- investigation of flow pattern

GRINDING MILLS

RESERCH INSTITUTIONS

EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

- scale up studies
-develoment of mathematical model

32.UNIVERSITY OF D'SALAAM
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

33.UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA
P.O.BOX
DODOMA
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

34.MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY
P.O.BOX
DAR ES SALAAM
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

35.SOKOINE UNIVERSITY
P.O.BOX
MOROGORO
TEL:
EMAIL:
CONTACT PERSON:

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

Reference:
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