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View document| NKS Programme Area: | NKS-R | | Research Area: | Decommissioning and waste | | Report Number: | NKS-490 | | Report Title: | Data4decom | | Activity Acronym: | Data4decom | | Authors: | Jere Luukkanen, Wilma Falk, Michaela Hamberg, Link Hauge Lindskog, Niels-Kristian Mark, | | Abstract: | Safely decommissioning a nuclear site is a complex, long-term technological and organizational challenge due to its intricate nature, the necessity for knowledge transfer to future generations, and the presence of contamination.
When planning, training, and executing the dismantling process, having information about the actual design and the current state of the plant is paramount for performing the work safely, efficiently, and at acceptable economic costs.
Safe work hinges on thorough planning, which should be based on detailed data about the materials, environment, proper procedures, and the plant's history. This holds true for both operating, maintaining and decommissioning a nuclear site.
Due to safety concerns, the nuclear industry tends to be conservative, favouring the continued use of well-known procedures and technology, even when it would be apparent in comparable industries to adopt a more modern approach.
Exploring and implementing new methods can be time-consuming and costly. However, obtaining accurate data through effective methods and proper organization is crucial.
In planning a work scenario, access to input data that describes the environment is needed. This includes not only radiological data but also information about the physical environment.
The project invited stakeholders in the Nordic nuclear professional environment to share their experiences and best practices from data collection in their decommissioning processes. This included the advantages and disadvantages of their chosen approaches, as well as the time and costs involved in obtaining and preparing the data for use in decommissioning.
Additionally, the project organized an online workshop on 9th April 2024 and conducted a literature review to find publications about the same issues. The collected material has been published in the current NKS report.
In conclusion, the choice of the right tool, method, and organization is essential for success in all aspects of safely decommissioning a nuclear site. | | Keywords: | Safe nuclear decommissioning, planning, data gathering, stakeholder experiences, best practices. | | Publication date: | 18 Dec 2024 | | ISBN: | 978-87-7893-586-1 | | Number of downloads: | 36 | | Download: |  NKS-490.pdf |
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