Decontamination and melting of low-level waste

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1997 · Radwaste Magazine

OSTI ID:535184

Clements, D W

This article describes the decommissioning project of the Capenhurst Diffusion Plant in Europe. Over 99 percent of the low-level waste was successfully treated and recycled. Topics include the following: decommissioning philosophy; specialized techniques including plant pretreatment, plant dismantling, size reduction, decontamination, melting, and encapsulation of waste; recycled materials and waste stream; project safety; cost drivers and savings. 5 refs., 5 figs.

• OSTI ID: 535184
• Journal Information: Radwaste Magazine, Vol. 4, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Mar 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

05 NUCLEAR FUELS
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
DECONTAMINATION
RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING
RECYCLING
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
DECOMMISSIONING