Research and analysis

Feasibility and implications of reworking of intermediate level radioactive waste packages

This is an assessment of the reasons why reworking of intermediate level radioactive waste packages might be required.

From:
Environment Agency
Published
1 November 2005

Documents

Feasibility and Implications of Reworking of Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste Packages

Ref: ISBN 1844324990, LIT 2414

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Details

This work supports the Environment Agency’s Nuclear Waste Assessment Team. The objectives of the study were:

  • to assess the reasons why reworking of drummed or packaged Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) might be required;
  • to identify different reworking methods and their feasibility;
  • to assess the potential strategies for reworking and their implications.
Published 1 November 2005