Planning for safe decommissioning of research reactors in Egypt

Egypt operates two Research Reactors: ETRR-1: Tank type, 2 MW power, 10% enrichment EK-10 fuel, and commissioned in 1960 and ETRR-2: Open pool type, 22 MW power, 20% enrichment plate type fuel and commissioned in 1997. A proposed decommissioning plan for each reactor will be presented. The established decommissioning plan includes facility characterization, procedures and radiological protection aspects. The safety assessment during the decommissioning identifies the actions that are necessary to ensure continuous safety during all phases of decommissioning. Protective measures should provide the necessary defense in depth. (author)