Radioactive Effluent Treatment Plant—Sellafield Reprocessing Factory

Abstract

This paper outlines the reprocessing of spent radioactive fuel at the British Nuclear Fuels plant, Sellafield, and describes the development, construction and commissioning of a new site ion exchange effluent plant (SIXEP). Gives details of the processes involved including the ion exchange columns, the ion exchanger, the carbonating tower, the waste storage tanks, the tank emptying system, and pumps and valves Reviews the initial operation of the plant and discusses future developments in radioactive waste treatment.