Cost of the radiation damage in the ALARA concept

The principles for determining the cost of radiation risk as a method of op timizing risk are described. The interrelationship of various components of risk is examined. The goal of optimization as a requirement to decrease th e aggregate risk is formulated. It is noted that mathematical simulation is unreliable for determining the cost of risk and damage. Ail approach to de termining the cost of risk on the basis of direct analysis of the financial rests is proposed. The result of risk cost assessment is presented. The us e of the proposed approach is demonstrated for a hypothetical example. 18 r eferences.