Provided is a process for blast cleaning comprising subjecting a work surface to a blast stream, wherein the work surface is metal that is contaminated with one or more radioactive moiety, wherein the blast stream comprises water and one or more resin particles.

Radiation detectors and methods of using the radiation detectors that provide a route for surface decontamination during use are described. The detectors utilize light illumination of an internal surface during use. Light is in the longer UV-to-near-infrared spectra and desorbs contamination from internal surfaces of radiation detectors. The methods can be carried out while the detectors are in operation, preventing the appearance of the negative effects of radioactive and non-radioactive contamination during a detection regime and following a detection regime.

Radiation detectors and methods of using the radiation detectors that provide a route for surface decontamination during use are described. The detectors utilize light illumination of an internal surface during use. Light is in the longer UV to near-infrared spectra and desorbs contamination from internal surfaces of radiation detectors. The methods can be carried out while the detectors are in operation, preventing the appearance of the negative effects of radioactive and non-radioactive contamination during a detection regime and following a detection regime.

Radiation detectors and methods of using the radiation detectors that provide a route for surface decontamination during use are described. The detectors utilize light illumination of an internal surface during use. Light is in the longer UV to near-infrared spectra and desorbs contamination from internal surfaces of radiation detectors. The methods can be carried out while the detectors are in operation, preventing the appearance of the negative effects of radioactive and non-radioactive contamination during a detection regime and following a detection regime.

A device for submersibly cleaning surfaces inside a nuclear reactor includes a pump and a nozzle connected to said pump. The nozzle is arranged to face surfaces to be cleaned. The device includes cleaning means capable of removing debris on surfaces to be cleaned. The device includes adjustable flotation means, capable of adjusting the flotation capability of the device depending on a type of cleaning application.

A method for decontaminating the nickel-based alloy includes oxidization of an oxide film accumulating radioactive nuclides with a first oxidizing agent to elute nickel into a solvent and thus to transform into a low-nickel film (S13 to S15). Elution amounts of Nickel, Chromium, and iron in the solvent are measured in the step S15 of the first oxidation step. Based on the elution amount, a second oxidizing agent is selected in the step S16. With the second oxidizing agent, the low-nickel film is oxidized to elute Chromium and thus to transform into an iron-concentrated film (S17 to S19). The iron-concentrated film is reduced with a reducing agent after the second oxidizing step including the steps of S13 to S19 to be dissolved and thus to be removed (S22).

A laser is used to clean surfaces contaminated with chemical, biological, or radioactive substances. The laser directs a laser beam onto the surfaces and the ejecta is collected by a getter which can be a version of vacuum cleaner. A mobile system includes a laser transporting arm and collection system used in cleanup of metal and concrete surfaces contaminated with chemical, biological, or radioactive substances.

The present invention relates to an ultrasonic apparatus for decontaminating solid radioactive waste contaminated by radiation. The ultrasound apparatus for decontaminating solid radioactive waste includes: a container having a cylindrical shape; and a plurality of ultrasonic generators attached to an outer surface of a lower portion of the container and apart from each other at predetermined intervals, wherein in a state in which the container is filled with water, and the ultrasound apparatus decontaminates the solid radioactive waste by using ultrasonic waves generated from the plurality of ultrasonic generators, wherein the lower portion of the container has a downwardly-convex hemispherical shape, and the plurality of ultrasonic generators are attached to the hemispherical lower portion of the container such that ultrasonic waves generated from the plurality of ultrasonic generators may be focused on one point in the container.

Apparatus, systems, and methods for nuclear radiation cleanup and uranium prospecting include the steps of identifying an area; collecting samples; sample preparation; identification, assay, and analysis; and relating the samples to the area.

Provided is a process for blast cleaning comprising subjecting a work surface to a blast stream, wherein the work surface is metal that is contaminated with one or more radioactive moiety, wherein the blast stream comprises water and one or more resin particles.