Re: Decontamination of Pu facilities

[michael_coogen@ccgw1.hq.dla.mil]

     The information that you seek is available in the commerical market. 
     You might try ChemNuclear, U.S. Ecology or Allied Group Technology.  
     You might be lucky and get the information on the RADSAFE board 
     without any associated cost...You can acquire this information, 
     however, it requires that you PAY to PLAY...Good luck


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Subject: Decontamination of Pu facilities
Author:  radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu at ~GW1
Date:    2/21/96 10:09 PM


I have been assigned the task of assisting with the decontamination 
and possible dismantling of a retired Pu facility.  I am seeking 
advice (no condolences please) and proven methods of decontaminating 
and/or fixing alpha contamination in place.  I have had the honor of 
working with Pu/Am in the past, but I always welcome any good 
advice.  
     
Areas that would be beneficial are: "Vacuum Blasting" technology and 
products that could be sprayed or introduced as a vapor to attach to 
the contamination and reduce the airborne contamination levels with 
out loading HEPA prefilters and that will not readily dry out.  
     
Send advice or equipment recommendations to:
     
 jhensley@gnn.com