Submarine dismantling project: technical options study
Compares the technical aspects of 3 options for the interim storage of intermediate-level waste from the dismantling of nuclear submarines.
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The submarine dismantling project has been tasked with the development and implementation of a safe, environmentally responsible, secure and cost-effective solution for the dismantling and eventual disposal of the UK’s nuclear powered submarines in a manner that inspires public confidence.
The objective of the technical options study is to compare the technical aspects of the 3 options under consideration for the interim storage of intermediate level waste from the dismantling of nuclear submarines. These options are:
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Option 1: reactor compartment storage
Storage of intact reactor compartments cropped from the submarine
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Option 2: reactor pressure vessel storage
Storage of the reactor pressure vessel together with other large items; and
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Option 3: packaged waste storage
Storage of separated and packaged intermediate-level waste.