Project: Metrology for decommissioning nuclear facilities
There is currently low public confidence in the nuclear industry and especially in its ability to comprehensively clear old nuclear sites and safely dispose of nuclear waste. Reliable measurements of strict criteria are the only way to restore public trust in the decommissioning process and the wider nuclear industry. Measurements of nuclear waste need to be fast and precise to help categorise and dispose of it safely, and in a cost effective manner. This project will develop methods for characterising and pre-selecting radioactive material; produce a facility to scan waste; provide remote mapping of contamination; and monitor waste repositories for leak detection and structural integrity. The results will enable decommissioning measurements to be carried out using standard methods with traceability to national standards, improving uniformity and accuracy of measurements across Europe. This will help meet EU regulations and have a positive impact on the environment and public health.
| Acronym | ENV54 MetroDecom (Reference Number: ENV54) |
| Duration | 01/09/2014 - 31/08/2017 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
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| Network | EMRP |
| Call | EMRP Call 2013 - Energy and Environment |