Whether the know-how in the decommissioning of power reactor is available with Indian Nuclear Authority?
20: Paper reports that decommissioning costs for nuclear reactor will be higher than commissioning costs and if the amount is not spent, it will be a sin to the future generation, what is your comments? In every industry, permanent retiring of an operating plant, after its service life is inevitable. This is called decommissioning. In case of nuclear power plants, because of radioactive elements present, guidelines and procedures for decommissioning are stipulated, much in advance of actual implementation. Resulting in national and international criteria for radiation protection, transport and waste disposal and environmental safety during various stages of decommissioning. At the end of its operating life (about 40-50 years) a nuclear power plant contains some radioactive structure and worn out equipment. However, a major portion (over 85%) of the plant never becomes radioactive and can be demolished or reused without restriction. In the remaining 15%, after the spent fuel containing
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