Decommissioning program-sharing experience

Journal Article · Tue Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society

OSTI ID:426609

Sheil, A E; Hall, M ^[1]

---

1. British Nuclear Fuels plc., Sellafield, Cumbria (United Kingdom)

When the current reprocessing programs are complete, British Nuclear Fuels plc`s (BNFL`s) Sellafield site will have {approximately}120 radioactive plants, all of which will require decommissioning. A formal program was initiated in the early 1980s and has expanded to reach the current level of 18 plants undergoing decommissioning and a plan of work stretching over several decades. In addition to these chemical plants, BNFL`s decommissioning program extends to other sites in the United Kingdom, including fuel and enrichment facilities. The BNFL has been managing a huge program, including the technical solutions adopted to meet safety and cost targets, the interaction with regulatory bodies, and the management of the site work. Particular attention has been paid to the methods used to minimize dose exposure to operators and the minimization and management of waste. Novel approaches have been used for the integration of plant and remote equipment control systems to reduce demands on operators and improve productivity. Other aspects of the extensive development program have been carried out in support of decommissioning.

• OSTI ID: 426609
• Report Number(s): CONF-961103--
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society Vol. 75; ISSN TANSAO; ISSN 0003-018X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

05 NUCLEAR FUELS
BNFL
DECOMMISSIONING
DECONTAMINATION
PERFORMANCE
SURPLUS NUCLEAR FACILITIES