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Technology, safety and costs of decommissioning a reference small mixed oxide fuel fabrication plant. Volume 1. Main report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6418392· OSTI ID:6418392

Detailed technology, safety and cost information are presented for the conceptual decommissioning of a reference small mixed oxide fuel fabrication plant. Alternate methods of decommissioning are described including immediate dismantlement, safe storage for a period of time followed by dismantlement and entombment. Safety analyses, both occupational and public, and cost evaluations were conducted for each mode.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-06-1830
OSTI ID:
6418392
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CR--0129(Vol.1)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English