The UK has an extensive legacy of historical nuclear facilities and wastes which provide a diverse set of challenges and problems. The key aim is the controlled retrieval, conditioning and disposal of the liability in a safe and efficient manner, whilst delivering full protection of the environment and personnel. Government emphasis is concentrated towards the acceleration of programmes and projects that have the greatest impact on reducing hazards.
Nuclear Technologies core business is supporting our clients to manage the nuclear legacy and to meet their challenges. We are focused on approaches that remove project uncertainty and mitigate risk at the earliest opportunity. We have the technical expertise to address all aspects of decommissioning, waste management and disposal. These range from strategic optioneering and feasibility studies to development of size reduction, decontamination, remote operations and waste handling techniques.
Nuclear Technologies has a proven track record in the development of bespoke strategic thinking for our clients and in the successful implementation of fit-for purpose solutions tailored to their requirements.
Some examples of our support to legacy clean-up:
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Application of a waste-led approach to decommissioning taking into account all required design inputs
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Delivery of front end characterisation and design work.
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Developed the wiring diagram methodology, which has subsequently been adopted by the NDA in its guidance for TBURD submissions.
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Undertaking of front end strategic thinking to bring about step changes in the way that decommissioning operations are undertaken
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Conceptual process design of decommissioning projects.
