Retrieval and Conditioning of Solid Radioactive Waste from Old Facilities

摘要

The concepts and requirements for safe storage and disposal have evolved over time. There is now a general international consensus that low and intermediate level waste (LILW) can and should be safely stored and disposed of in properly designed and licensed engineered facilities. The objectives of this report are to: 1. discuss methodologies and technologies for retrieval and conditioning or reconditioning of historical radioactive waste; 2. document existing experience in the implementation of this work. The functional objective of this report is primarily to assist managers responsible for the organization and implementation of retrieval and reconditioning projects to plan, select and use the available technologies and resources. It should also serve as an information source for waste handling technicians, characterization staff, design engineers, project planners and operators involved in solid waste retrieval and reconditioning activities from old storage and disposal facilities, as well as regulators with oversight responsibilities for such activities.