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Management of Radioactive Waste

Trusted. Tested. Tailored. Waste Treatment Solutions for Every Challenge.

Radioactive waste arises both during the routine operation of nuclear facilities and their eventual decommissioning and dismantling. The safe and efficient management of this waste is essential to protect people and the environment - now and in the future. At NUKEM, we combine decades of experience with comprehensive technological expertise to deliver tailor-made, effective solutions for radioactive waste treatment across all phases of the nuclear lifecycle.

Waste Reduction and Safe Conditioning - Our Core Objective

The primary goal of radioactive waste management is twofold: to reduce the volume of waste and to condition it into a chemically and radiologically stable form. This approach conserves valuable storage and disposal capacities while ensuring safe long-term containment. NUKEM offers proven and innovative solutions to achieve these goals efficiently and reliably - from the delivery of individual waste treatment systems to the implementation of fully integrated waste treatment centres.

Solid Radioactive Waste

Solid waste such as contaminated materials and deconstruction waste require volume reduction and radioactivity binding for safe storage. NUKEM Technologies offers proven and innovative technologies for all process steps - from sorting to treatment.

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Liquid Radioactive Waste

Liquid waste such as evaporator concentrates, sludges and resins are treated by concentration, filtration and solidification to produce containers suitable for final disposal.

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Measurement Systems

For the characterization and monitoring of radioactive waste, NUKEM Technologies develops specialized measuring systems for various applications such as waste packages, fissile materials and bulk material.

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Storage Solutions

The safe interim and final storage of radioactive waste requires compliance with national and international regulations and consideration of local conditions. NUKEM Technologies offers comprehensive services from the planning to the commissioning of storage facilities for low-, medium- and high-level radioactive waste.

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NUKEM’s Unique Strength: From Component to Complete Facility

What sets NUKEM apart is our ability to deliver both individual systems and fully integrated waste treatment centres. This flexibility allows us to scale and adapt to each customer’s specific needs - from compact mobile treatment units to multi-line industrial centres with automated operations.
Whether it’s a stand-alone evaporator, a high-force compactor, or a turnkey waste treatment centre - NUKEM is your partner for all aspects of radioactive waste management.

Reference projects - Our expertise in use worldwide

From mobile cementing systems and modern open-air measuring systems to complete waste treatment centers - our solutions are used all over the world. See for yourself:

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