Segmentation Tooling for Use in Radiologically Contaminated Facilities

摘要

Decommissioning nuclear facilities often requires segmentation of metallic components into manageable-sized pieces. The components may be radiologically clean, contaminated, or activated. Each facility presents unique engineering challenges requiring appropriate segmentation tooling selection. These challenges include oversized components and subassemblies, remote operation requirements, secondary waste minimization and collection, and radiological contamination and/or activation of components.