Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants: Proceedings of a European Conference held in Luxembourg, 22–24 May 1984

Front Matter....Pages I-XI
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction by the Session Chairman....Pages 3-3
Welcoming Address....Pages 4-5
The Commission’s Research Action Programme on the Development of Nuclear Fission Energy....Pages 6-14
Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Stations in Community Countries Carried Out and Projected....Pages 15-21
The European Community’s Programme of Research on the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants: Objectives, Scope and Implementation....Pages 22-32
Factors to be Considered in Selecting a Decommissioning Strategy....Pages 33-43
Front Matter....Pages 45-45
Introduction by the Session Chairman....Pages 46-46
Activation of Biological Shields....Pages 47-60
Activation of Steel Components....Pages 61-74
Estimation of Radioactive Waste Quantities Arising During Decommissioning....Pages 75-89
Methodology for Evaluating Radiological Consequences of the Management of Very Low-Level Solid Waste....Pages 90-103
Some Example of Release of Materials and Sites, Including Measurement Techniques....Pages 104-112
Front Matter....Pages 113-113
Introduction by the Session Chairman....Pages 114-114
Composition of Contamination Layers....Pages 115-138
Chemical and Electrochemical Decontamination....Pages 139-160
Decontamination of Concrete, with Particular Reference to Flame Scarfing....Pages 161-176
Specific Decontamination Methods: Water Lance, Erosion by Cavitation, Application of Gel-Based Decontaminants....Pages 177-195
Factors to be Considered in Deciding Whether to Decontaminate for Unrestricted Release....Pages 196-208
Particular Aspects of Post-Accident Plant Decontamination....Pages 209-226
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
Introduction by the Session Chairman....Pages 228-228
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
Dismantling Techniques for Steel Components....Pages 229-237
Advanced Cutting Techniques: Laser and Fissuration Cutting....Pages 238-243
Advanced Cutting Techniques: Laser and Fissuration Cutting....Pages 244-251
Demolition of Concrete Structures....Pages 252-266
Remote Operation in Decommissioning....Pages 267-290
Front Matter....Pages 291-291
Introduction by the Session Chairman....Pages 292-292
Immobilization of Contamination on Metals and Concrete....Pages 293-313
Treatment of Metal Waste by Melting....Pages 314-326
Management and Disposal of Graphite Waste....Pages 327-342
Large Transport Containers for Decommissioning Waste....Pages 343-366
Front Matter....Pages 367-367
Introduction by the Session Chairman....Pages 368-370
Concepts Aimed at Minimizing the Activation and Contamination of Concrete....Pages 371-388
Reduction of Exposure to Radiation by Substituion of Co Alloys and Reduction of the Concentrations of Co, Nb and other Companion Elements in Steel....Pages 389-401
Review of Plant Design Features Facilitating Decommissioning....Pages 402-424
Back Matter....Pages 425-449