Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma Cleaning of Contaminated Surfaces

Hicks, Robert F. ; Herrmann, Hans W.

University of California, Los Angeles

关键词: Radioactive Wastes;    12 Management Of Radioactive Wastes, And Non-Radioactive Wastes From Nuclear Facilities;    Atmospheric Pressure;    Radioactive Materials;    Cleaning;   

DOI  :  10.2172/834648
RP-ID  :  EMSP-73835-2001
RP-ID  :  FG07-00ER45857
RP-ID  :  834648

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The objective of this work is to demonstrate a practical, atmospheric pressure plasma tool for the surface decontamination of nuclear waste. Decontamination of radioactive materials that have accumulated on the surfaces of equipment and structures is a challenging and costly undertaking for the U.S. Department of Energy. Our technology shows great promise for mitigating the cost of this clean up effort.