Published April 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

From planning to decommissioning: Life of a nuclear power plant

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Description

When a facility no longer serves a useful social or economic purpose, it needs to be dismantled and the site made available for other uses. The six phases (Planning; Physical & Radiological Characterization; Decontamination; Dismantling & Demolition; Preparation for Reuse; Final Survey & Release from Regulatory Control) of steps in the decommissioning process are highlighted.

Availability note (English)

Also available on-line: https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/5711617_ru.pdf

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Russian)
ОТ ПЛАНИРОВАНИЯ ДО ВЫВОДА ИЗ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ: ЖИЗНЕННЫЙ ЦИКЛ АТОМНОЙ ЭЛЕКТРОСТАНЦИИ

Publishing Information

Journal Title
IAEA Bulletin (Online)
Journal Volume
57
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 16-17
ISSN
1564-2690

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
48041856
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
Descriptors DEI
DECOMMISSIONING; DECONTAMINATION; PLANNING; REACTOR LIFE CYCLE; REACTOR SAFETY
Descriptors DEC
CLEANING; SAFETY