Design Lessons Drawn from the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities

Design Lessons Drawn from the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789201132109

At a time when many older facilities are being decommissioned and many more are undergoing major retrofits to extend their lives, there is a wealth of information emerging to guide the design of new facilities. In this publication, the most important lessons learned in recent years are examined.

Management of Problematic Waste and Material Generated During the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities

Management of Problematic Waste and Material Generated During the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher: IAEA
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Describes several specific forms of materials and waste generated during decommissioning of old nuclear facilities, and outlines the management options for such waste and materials, which are different from those for waste generated during the facility's normal operation.

Management of Problematic Waste and Material Generated During the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities

Management of Problematic Waste and Material Generated During the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher: IAEA
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Describes several specific forms of materials and waste generated during decommissioning of old nuclear facilities, and outlines the management options for such waste and materials, which are different from those for waste generated during the facility's normal operation.

Integrated Approach to Planning the Remediation of Sites Undergoing Decommissioning

Integrated Approach to Planning the Remediation of Sites Undergoing Decommissioning
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789201020093

Investigates the potential synergies between decommissioning and site remediation in order to allow for the implementation of both processes in an integrated and cost effective way. The publication reviews the planning procedures for, and operational constraints on, partial remediation of sites.

International Structure for Decommissioning Costing (ISDC) of Nuclear Installations

International Structure for Decommissioning Costing (ISDC) of Nuclear Installations
Author: Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques
Publisher:
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2012
Genre: Nuclear energy
ISBN: 9789264991736

Cost estimation for the decommissioning of nuclear facilities can vary considerably in format, content and practice both within and across countries. These differences may have legitimate reasons but make the process of reviewing estimates complicated and the estimates themselves difficult to defend. Hence, the joint initiative of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the European Commission (EC) was undertaken to propose a standard itemisation of decommissioning costs either directly for the production of cost estimates or for mapping estimates onto a standard, common structure for purposes of comparison. This report updates the earlier itemisation published in 1999 and takes into account experience accumulated thus far. The revised cost itemisation structure has sought to ensure that all costs within the planned scope of a decommissioning project may be reflected. The report also provides general guidance on developing a decommissioning cost estimate, including detailed advice on using the structure.

An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation

An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation
Author: Michael I Ojovan
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780080993928

Drawing on the authors' extensive experience in the processing and disposal of waste, An Introduction to Nuclear Waste Immobilisation, Second Edition examines the gamut of nuclear waste issues from the natural level of radionuclides in the environment to geological disposal of waste-forms and their long-term behavior. It covers all-important aspects of processing and immobilization, including nuclear decay, regulations, new technologies and methods. Significant focus is given to the analysis of the various matrices used, especially cement and glass, with further discussion of other matrices such as bitumen. The final chapter concentrates on the performance assessment of immobilizing materials and safety of disposal, providing a full range of the resources needed to understand and correctly immobilize nuclear waste.

Decommissioning of Small Medical, Industrial and Research Facilities

Decommissioning of Small Medical, Industrial and Research Facilities
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789201166104

"Decommissioning activities for zero-power reactors, radio-diagnostic and radiotherapy hospital departments and laboratories and factories using radioactive material may be erroneously perceived as trivial and of low priority. This publication provides practical information, experience and assistance aimed at a broad spectrum of practitioners who are faced with decommissioning of such small nuclear facilities. Particular consideration is given to the financial and scientific resources, and early planning, which are all factors essential to efficient and effective decommissioning. It is written as a simplified, stepwise approach for guidance to nuclear operators who may have little or no experience in decommissioning. An accompanying CD contains practical information in two Annexes, including descriptions of decommissioning projects problems encountered, solutions and analyses, and lessons learned"--Provided by publisher.

Decommissioning Strategies for Facilities Using Radioactive Material

Decommissioning Strategies for Facilities Using Radioactive Material
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher: IAEA
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Considers the key strategic factors involved in planning for the decommissioning of a nuclear facility which can cover a range of topics from technical matters to socio-economic and environmental issues. This report considers the impact of factors on the strategy selection and how factors in combination can be used to select the optimum strategy.