To Toss or Not to Toss- That Is the Question

摘要

Over the last several years, there has been a trend for nuclear power plants to either run trials with or switch to single-use protective clothing (SUPC) from traditional laundered protective clothing. In some cases, after trial usage of SUPC, plants have chosen to stay with SUPC. In other cases, after switching to SUPC for a period of time, some plants have chosen to switch back to laundering. Based on these observations, the author reviews the "real" drivers and issues regarding the selection and use of protective clothing in the nuclear industry.