Workshop on Radiological Characterisation for Decommissioning

Nyköping, Sweden

17-19 April 2012

(All supporting materials are in pdf format only)

Compilation of abstracts, papers, presentations and posters (88 MB)

Rapporteur’s Report
by Stefan Thierfeldt, Brenk Systemplanung GmbH, Germany

Programme

Tuesday 17 April 2012

Studsvik Group Opening address
by Anders Jackson, CEO

Opening session
Session Chair: Ivan Rehak, NEA

1.	NEA Opening address Chairman: Ivan Rehak (NEA)	(paper)
2.	IAEA perspectives on radiological characterisation by Patrick O'Sullivan (IAEA)	(abstract), (presentation)
3.	Generic overview of the status of characterisation and guidance for decommissioning by Rateb (Boby) Abu-Eid (U.S. NRC)	(abstract), (presentation)
4.	NEA Radiological characterisation - A WPDD Task Group by Arne Larsson (Studsvik Nuclear AB, Sweden)	(presentation)
5.	NEA Radiological characterisation in decommissioning - Evaluation of questionnaire by Stefan Thierfeldt (presenter) , K. Haneke (Brenk Systemplanung GmbH, Germany)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)

Session A - Decommissioning, general issues
Session Chair: Arne Larsson (Studsvik, Sweden) and Frédéric Tardy (EDF, France)

A.1	History of radiological characterisation in Studsvik by Robert Hedvall (AB SVAFO, Sweden)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
A.2	Radiological characterisation experience with Magnox reactors by Bill A. Westall (presenter), Barbara Towton (presenter),(Magnox Ltd, U.K.)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
A.3	Radiological characterisation and decommissioning in Denmark by Thomas Nellemenn, (Danish Decommissioning, Denmark)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
A.4	Radiological characterisation - the Greifswald NPP approach by Ronald Zimmer, Eberhard Thurow (presenter) (Energiewerke Nord GmbH, Germany)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
A.5	Decommissioning survey and site characterisation issues and lessons learned by Rateb (boby) Abu-Eid (U.S. NRC)	(abstract), (presentation)

Wednesday 18 April 2012

Session B - Characterisation of materials and systems
Session Chair: Henrik Efraimsson (SSM)

B.1	Characterisation of metal in support of decommissioning a reactor site by Christopher Hope (Sellafield Ltd., U.K.)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
B.2	Radiological characterisation of V1 NPP technological systems and buildings - Activation by Kristina Kristofova (presenter), Tibor Rapant (AMEC Nuclear Sloviakia s.r.o., Slovakia), Jaroslav Svitek (JAVYS a.s., Slovakia)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
B.3	Sampling of reactor pressure vessel and core internals by Ralf Oberhaeuser (Areva NP GmbH, Germany)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
B.4	Validation of activity determination codes and nuclide vectors by using results from processing of retired components and operational waste by Klas Lundgren (presenter), Arne Larsson (presenter); (Studsvik Nuclear AB, Sweden)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)

Session C - Characterisation of land and groundwater
Session Chair: Katherin Eilbeck (Sellafield Ltd.)

C.1	Approaches used for clearance of land from nuclear facilities among several countries; evaluation for regulatory input by Robert A. Meck (Science and Technology Systems, LLC, U.S.)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
C.2	The Sellafield contaminated land and groundwater management project: Characterisation of a complex nuclear facility by Julian Cruickshak (Sellafield Ltd., U.K.)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
C.3	Comparison between ex situ and in situ measurement methods for the assessment of radioactively contaminated land by Peter Rostron (presenter), M.H. Ramsey (University of Sussex, U.K.)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
C.4	Soil radiological characterisation and remediation at CIEMAT by Cristina Correa, Esther Garcia Tapias and José Leganés (Enresa, Spain)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)

Session D - Characterisation of rooms and buildings
Session Chair: Yvon Desnoyers (Geovariances)

D.1	Radiological characterisation on V1 NPP technological systems and buildings - Contamination by Richard Hanzel (presenter), Tibor Rapant (AMEC Nuclear Slovakia s.r.o. , Slovakia), Jaroslav Svitek (JAVYS a.s., Slovakia)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
D.2	Radiological mapping and characterisation at the Barsebäck nuclear power plant by Leif Spanier (Scandpower AB), Lars Hakansson (Barsebäck Kraft AB, Sweden)	(abstract), (presentation)
D.3	Radiological characterisation by means of 3D-laser modelling and positioning of measurements by Robert Hedvall (presenter), Patrik Johansson, Peter Erixon, Fredrik Ekenborg (AB SVAFO, Sweden), Feng Quanhong (presenter, MultiInfo 3D Laser Scan Solution AB, Sweden)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
D.4	Radiological characterisation of buildings at the Ranstad Uranium Works by Jonatan Jiselmark (presenter); Klas Lundgren, (Studsvik Nuclear AB, Sweden); Tommy Nordberg (presenter), (Chalmers University of Technology Ola Värnild, OVKonsult I Västeras AB, Sweden)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)

Session E - Sofware support, record keeping, quality assurance and logistics Session Chair: Nieves Martin Palomo (Enresa)

E.1	Radiological characterisation - Know your objective by Veronica Lindow (presenter) and Jennifer Möller (Vattenfall research & Development, Sweden)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
E.2	New software tool for dynamic radiological characterisation and monitoring in nuclear sites by István Szöke [Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), Hungary]	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)
E.3	Data analysis for radiological characterisation: Geostatistical and statistical complementarity by Yvon Desnoyers (Geovariances, France) and Didier Dubot (CEA DSV, France)	(abstract), (paper), (presentation)

Poster session

P.1	A new iPad ‘App’ for 2012 by Rob Watts and Louise Carter (D3 Consulting Ltd., U.K.)	cancelled
P.2	Bolero - Flexible decontamination system for walls and ceilings with subsequent contamination measurement by Jan van Wickeren (Studsvik GmbH & Co, KG, Sweden)	(abstract), (poster)
P.3	Clearance measurements as a tool for waste minimization during decommissioning by Patrick Konnéus, Veronica Andersson and Maria Lindberg (Studsvik Nuclear AB, Sweden)	(abstract), (poster)
P.4	Freeze-dredging of radioactive waste - Dose savings and dewatering potential by Susanne Rostmark, Jens Eriksson (Frigeo AB, Sweden) and Maria Lindberg (Studsvik Nuclear AB, Sweden)	(abstract)
P.5	Systematic handling of requirements and conditions by Peter Keyser and Anita Helander (FAVEO Projektledning AB, Sweden)	(abstract), (poster)
P.6	Optimized determination of the radiological inventory during different phases of decommissioning by Matthias Hillberg, Detlef Beltz (TÜV NORD EnSys,Germany) Oliver Karschnick (Ministerium für Justiz, Gleichstellung und Integration des Landes Schleswig-Holstein, Germany)	(abstract), (poster)
P.7	Characterisation of buildings concrete surfaces for decontamination and free-release at NPP A-1, Slovakia by Alojz Slaninka and Ondrej Slávik (VUJE a.s., Slovakia)	(abstract), (paper), (poster), (presentation)
P.8	The Swedish nuclear industry way to approach higher demands on characterisation prior to clearance by Arne Larsson, Erik Hellsten, Malin Berglund (Studsvik Nuclear AB, Sweden) and Lars Larsson [Kärnkraftsäkerhet och Utbildning AB (KSU), Sweden]	(abstract), (poster)
P.9	Radiological characterisation and its role in the efficient management of low-level radioactive material supporting concurrent reuse, recycling and disposal by Jamie Townes, World Nuclear Association (WNA)	(abstract), (paper), (poster)
P.10	Characterisation of SVAFO's legacy, low level waste using non-destructive gamma assay and X-ray examination techniques by Fredrik Ekenborg (AB SVAFO, Sweden)	(poster)
P.11	New Swedish regulations for clearance of materials, rooms, buildings and land by Henrik Efraimsson [Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM)]	(poster)

Last reviewed: 3 October 2012