Laser decontamination: A new strategy for facility decommissioning

Conference · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:10147038

Pang, H M; Lipert, R J; Hamrick, Y M; Bayrakal, S; Gaul, K; Davis, B; Baldwin, D P; Edelson, M C

Lasers can be employed to remove both surface and bulk contamination from metals. Experiments demonstrate that {approximately}5{mu}m can be removed from an Al surface by one powerful laser pulse. Focusing with cylindrical lenses is shown to result in good surface coverage and reduced surface redeposition. High-resolution laser spectroscopy in a small atomic beam device is demonstrated and discussions of bulk decontamination by AVLIS-like methods are described. A plan for estimating the cost-effectiveness of laser decontamination technology is discussed.

• Research Organization: Ames Lab., IA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-82
• OSTI ID: 10147038
• Report Number(s): IS-M-709; CONF-920851-12; ON: DE92014113
• Resource Relation: Conference: Spectrum `92: nuclear and hazardous waste management international topical meeting,Boise, ID (United States),23-27 Aug 1992; Other Information: PBD: [1992]
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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