The three main elements likely to form part of a solid waste treatment scheme are volume reduction, decontamination and packaging for disposal. AEA Technology has extensive experience in each of these fields. Volume reduction is a key part of controlling waste storage and disposal costs. We routinely use a variety of cutting and dismantling techniques as part of our decommissioning operations service.
Decontamination is a valuable tool in solid waste management.
AEA Technology has a specialist decontamination department which employs a range of different physical, chemical and electrochemical techniques to decontaminate principally metal and concrete wastes. Cement encapsulation is a commonly used packaging method for solid wastes, particularly alpha contaminated and intermediate level wastes. It provides increased shielding, increased package strength for transport and handling, additional activity containment and protection against chemically reactive liquids and gases. Decontamination services Waste dismantling and segregation Plant assessment and design Return to Radwaste main page.