WASTEWATER FROM RESEARCH
Efficient Treatment of Radioactive Wastewater at Danish Decommissioning
Danish Decommissioning, formerly known as the Risø Research Centre, was established in September 2003 with the responsibility for shutting down and decommissioning the nuclear facilities at Risø. The institution handles radioactive wastewater from various processes related to nuclear activity, such as decontamination booths and handwashing sinks.
Dansk Dekommissionering’s Challenge
With declining activity in the nuclear field, the old evaporation plant had become outdated and inefficient. The facility was too large, had a high noise level, consumed a lot of energy, and required constant monitoring. Therefore, there was a need for a modern, more efficient solution.
ENVOTHERMs Solution
ENVOTHERM delivered an ET200 E•MVR system, capable of treating up to 1,200 m³ of radioactive wastewater per year. This solution is significantly more compact, has a low noise level, and lower energy consumption compared to the previous system.
The ET200 system is equipped with internet-based monitoring, allowing remote supervision and quick response when needed. In addition, it requires minimal maintenance and offers high mobility, making it possible to relocate the system if necessary at a later stage.
With ENVOTHERM’s ET200 solution, Danish Decommissioning has achieved an efficient and sustainable method for handling radioactive wastewater, while also reducing operating costs and improving system reliability.
