ERICSON DECOMMISSIONING AND DECONTAMINATING NUCLEAR FACILITIES

Decommissioning and Decontaminating Nuclear Facilities

Today’s typical nuclear plant is designed for an operating cycle of 40 to 60 years. Although this is a significant jump from the 30 year lifespan in earlier modules, modern plants still require a thorough decommission and decontamination (D&D) when the facilities have fully depreciated in usefulness. A successful D&D will either enable existing structures to be repurposed, or set the property up for demolition so an entirely new operation can be built from the ground up.