Decontamination processes and technologies in nuclear decommissioning projects

Luc Noynaert, Eric Cantrel

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Abstract

This chapter presents a brief overview of decontamination processes commonly used in nuclear decommissioning programmes as well as some emerging techniques, including the decontamination of metallic components and equipment, segmented metallic pieces and building surfaces mainly with regard to their reuse and recycling. A few decontamination processes for dose-reduction purposes are also described. Factors allowing the selection of the appropriate technology are listed and discussed. Specific examples from the decommissioning of the Belgian BR3 reactor are summarized.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNuclear Decommissioning: planning, execution and international experience
Place of PublicationCambridge, United Kingdom
PublisherWP - Woodhead Publishing
Pages319-345
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9780857091154
StatePublished - Feb 2012

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