Stepwise dismantling of nuclear facilities The example of a nuclear power plant is used to show how nuclear facilities are dismantled immediately. Preparation Opens bigger view Measuring the dose rate
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Decommissioning projects in Germany: Overview of the Plants Every decommissioning project is unique. The choice of decommissioning strategy and project schedule depend to a large extent on the type of
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Land authorities and other organisations Federal states Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector Baden-Württemberg (external link) Ministry of the Interi
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Decommissioning techniques In decommissioning, it is important to use mature, reliable technologies that satisfy the requirements of safety, radiation protection and swift project implementation. Tech
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Pressurised water reactor (PWR) A pressurised water reactor plant has two separate circulation systems for the turbine and the reactor: the primary and secondary coolant circuits. The primary system c
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Decommissioning strategies There are two main strategies for decommissioning: immediate dismantling or deferred dismantling after safe enclosure. The German Atomic Energy Act (AtG) originally consider
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Boiling water reactor (BWR) Opens bigger view Schematic layout of a boiling water reactor (click to enlarge) (illustration: GRS) Boiling water reactors have a closed water-steam cycle. In the cooling
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Decommissioning in Germany The current situation: overview Obrigheim Nuclear Power Plant At present, 28 German nuclear power plants (power and prototype reactors) are in the process of being decommiss
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Decommissioning of nuclear facilities The decommissioning of nuclear facilities is a challenge countries utilising nuclear power must address. After the end of their operational life, nuclear power pl
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International organizations and bodies International cooperation on nuclear safety takes place via various multilateral organisations and bodies. IAEO The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was
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