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Radiological characterization of Yankee Nuclear Power Station

Conference · · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)
OSTI ID:6844140
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  1. Yankee Atomic Electric Co., Bolton, MA (United States)
The Yankee nuclear power station located in Rowe, Massachusetts, permanently ceased power operations on February 26, 1992, after 31 yr of operation. Yankee has since initiated decommissioning planning activities. A significant component of these activities is the determination of the extent of radiological contamination of the Yankee site. This paper describes the site radiological characterization program that has been implemented for decommissioning the Yankee plant. Radiological scoping surveys were completed to support submittal of a decommissioning plan to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) by October 1, 1993. These surveys were designed to provide sufficient detail to estimate the extent of contamination, volume of radiological waste, activity of radiological waste, and personnel dose estimates for removal activities. Surveys were conducted both inside and on the grounds outside of the Yankee plant buildings. Survey results were combined with analytical evaluations to characterize the Yankee site.
OSTI ID:
6844140
Report Number(s):
CONF-931160--
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States) Journal Volume: 69
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English