FRJ-1 Research Reactor (Merlin) Makes Way for a 'Green Field' Milestones on the Road to Paradise Regained
- Research Center Julich (Germany)
This report describes the previous path of the research reactor FRJ-1 (MERLIN) from shutdown to 'green field site', whereby primary focus is placed on milestones representing distinctive phases of dismantling. However, not only the milestones, but also the stumbling blocks are worth mentioning, because even negative events are painful and therefore provide good examples of what not to do in future projects. Dismantling of FRJ-1 began in 1995 with rather unspectacular demolition of the conventional air cooling system. Nevertheless, this was a significant milestone because it marked the beginning of the nuclear decommissioning era for Research Center Juelich. From this time on the most significant milestones along the path to 'green field site' are represented by: - Demolishing the system circuits and removal of experimental equipment; - Removal of built-in equipment in the reactor tank; - Demolition of the reactor block; - Decontamination and clearance measurement of the reactor building followed by dismissal from the German Atomic Energy Act. - Conventional demolition of the reactor hall with the objective of converting to 'green field site' These steps are explained below in greater or less detail depending on their degree of controversy and interest. At the time this report is published, the reactor building will be dismissed from the German Atomic Energy Act. The last step in conventional demolition should also be completed at this time according to the original planning. However this was prevented by one of the many stumbling blocks on the way to success. Nevertheless it is assumed at the present time that this step will also be concluded before the middle of 2008. (authors)
- Research Organization:
- WM Symposia, 1628 E. Southern Avenue, Suite 9 - 332, Tempe, AZ 85282 (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 21326096
- Report Number(s):
- INIS-US-10-WM-08254; TRN: US10V0493067461
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: WM'08: Waste Management Symposium 2008 - HLW, TRU, LLW/ILW, Mixed, Hazardous Wastes and Environmental Management - Phoenix Rising: Moving Forward in Waste Management, Phoenix, AZ (United States), 24-28 Feb 2008; Other Information: Country of input: France
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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