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International Decommissioning Network (IDN)
Regional Practical Workshop on Decommissioning of Uranium Contaminated Facilities, NECSA, Pretoria, South Africa - 22—26 August 2011
day 1
- Welcoming
- Introduction of IAEA and Decommissioning, Waste Management and Safety Guides (P.O'Sullivan)
- Presentations on national decommissioning projects
- Necsa decommissioning projects (E. Fourie)
- Presentations on national decommissioning projects
day 2
- Necsa project approval process and safety assessment for decommissioning (A. Visagie)
- Typical elements to address in decommissioning strategy and plans (E. Fourie)
- Discussion on Radiological control for Decommissioning projects, Surveillance programmes, Medical examination, etc. (S.J. Vreÿ)
- Costing for decommissioning (L. Nel)
- Waste disposal at Vaalputs (C. Beyleveld)
- Discussion on characterization plans (A. de Beer)
- Demonstration of typical surveys done, characterization done and equipment (A. de Beer)
- Demonstration by contractor on soil samples taken and core drilling at evaporation pans (A. de Beer)
- Waste management during decommissioning, segregation of waste and Waste Acceptance Criteira (E. Fourie)
day 3
- Necsa solid waste plan and waste management (T.C. Hlongwane)
- Introduction on history of Pelstore and current status (E.S. Tshabalala)
- Liquid waste management (E. Uys)
- Visit P2400 Liquid waste facility (E. Uys)
- Visit Decontamination Facility - Decontamination services (W. Ntho)
day 4
- Demonstrations of various demolishing techniques
- Visit P2700A (Decommissioning project nearing completion)
- Necsa waste management plan and facility specific programmes. Liability assessment prior to decommissioning (E. Fourie)
day 5
- Discussion of results of group exercises (P. O'Sullivan)
- Visit to Science Centre
- Conclusion
List of Participants
