Decontamination and Partial Dismantling of the Eurochemic Plant. Part 1. Decontamination of the Head-End Cells and Partial Dismantling of Two Dissolvers

摘要

A description is given of the partial dismantling of the dissolver used for fuel elements of up to 1.6 wt % exp 235 U enrichment, and of the total dismantling of the dissolver for highly enriched fuel elements. The corresponding head-end cells have been decontaminated, allowing prolonged interventions, either in view of refurbishing or complete dismantling. An assessment of required manpower, dose commitments, material consumption, and waste production for all operations is given. (Atomindex citation 12:610131)