Utilization of reactor bays of decommissioned submarines
Radiation concerns regarding dismantling and storage of decommissioned reactors and reactor bays from nuclear submarines are briefly summarized. Calculation results are presented for gamma dose rates, contamination density, and the expected location of maximum exposure dose rate on the submarine hull. However, it is noted that radiation measurements must be obtained for each ship due to differences in operating conditions. Long-term storage options for containerized reactors and reactor bays are very briefly outlined; these include placing them in concrete-lined trenches shielded from the atmosphere or in underground tunnels shielded from water. 5 refs., 1 fig., 1 tab.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 441336
- Journal Information:
- Atomic Energy (New York), Vol. 76, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: Nov 1994; TN: Translated from Atomnaya Energiya; 76, No. 5, 453-455(May 1994)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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