Dismantling the RB-2 Research Reactor: An Application of a Radiation Protection Approach Relevant to Italy’s Decommissioning Methodology

Autor:	Bartolomeo Camiscioni, Giovanni Chessa, Michele Laraia, Giuseppe Brighenti
Rok vydání:	1989
Předmět:	Nuclear and High Energy Physics Waste management business.industry Nuclear engineering Radioactive waste Condensed Matter Physics Nuclear decommissioning Nuclear Energy and Engineering Radiological weapon Demolition Environmental science Research reactor Radiation protection business
Zdroj:	Nuclear Technology. 86:128-135
ISSN:	1943-7471 0029-5450
DOI:	10.13182/nt89-a34263
Popis:	The RB-2 research reactor was operated for 17 yr at power levels of the order of 10kW (1963-1969) and 100W (1971-1980). During dismantling, the radiological risk for personnel was recognizable low, but radioactivity levels associated with the waste materials and the site itself needed to be evaluated. Predismantling activities consisted of a preliminary radiological characterization, including direct measurements, spectrometric analyses of samples, and theoretical calculations. Determination of nonradioactive limits determined the disposition of the site and the transportation routes for the waste materials. After dismantling, the site was extensively monitored for remaining radioactivity. In general, unrestricted release has been achievable for the site; only a small area is still subject to radiological control.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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