Effectiveness and safety aspects of selected decontamination methods for LWRs (light-water reactors): ''The Recontamination Experience''

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5360158

Duce, S W

During the years 1983 to 1986 chemical decontaminations of primary recirculation system piping was performed at many boiling water reactors in the United States. At most facilities the recirculation piping was replaced following the chemical decontamination. At a few facilities the piping was inspected for cracks and weld overlays were applied to any identified cracks. This paper presents information on the recontamination of these recirculation systems following one to two fuel cycles.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 5360158
• Report Number(s): EGG-M-36287; CONF-8710111-41; ON: DE88006712
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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