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Decommissioning and Dismantling

Decommissioning and dismantling require site-specific strategies, precise planning and a consistent focus on safety and radiation protection.

Discuss the project on the decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear facilities

The decommissioning and dismantling of a nuclear power station are complex tasks that require plant-specific planning and close integration of engineering, radiation protection and regulatory requirements. Every nuclear facility has its own specific conditions, which must be systematically taken into account during the decommissioning process. The aim is to organise the transition from active operation to safe and transparent waste management in a structured manner. 

DMT supports operators and the responsible authorities in the planning and implementation of these challenging tasks. Drawing on our expertise, we support projects from strategic preparation through to the coordination and optimisation of processes, right through to technical support during the various decommissioning phases. Our focus is on safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance and robust technical implementation. 

Our range of services

Planning and strategic preparation

A successful decommissioning programme begins with structured planning that brings together technical, organisational and regulatory requirements. DMT provides support in developing viable concepts and in the technical preparation of all key project phases. 

  • Advice and support with planning
  • Development of bespoke strategies for decommissioning and dismantling
  • Structured analysis of project requirements and framework conditions
  • Support with the preparation of procedures under nuclear and radiation protection legislation 

Coordination and optimisation of processes

The decommissioning of nuclear facilities involves numerous interlinked processes. DMT provides support in coordinating and optimising these processes in order to clearly manage interfaces and ensure the project runs efficiently. 

  • Coordination of processes across different decommissioning phases
  • Optimisation of technical and organisational process steps
  • Support in prioritising measures
  • Promoting efficient and transparent project management 

Radiation protection during decommissioning

Radiation protection is a key area of focus throughout all phases of decommissioning and dismantling. DMT develops radiation protection concepts, provides support with their implementation and ensures they are continuously adapted to reflect the project’s progress. 

  • Development of radiation protection concepts for different decommissioning phases
  • Preparation and support for the implementation of comprehensive radiation protection measures
  • Monitoring and adapting the plans as the project progresses
  • Support in ensuring compliance with radiation protection requirements under the Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG) 

Waste management and packaging planning

The management of residual materials and radioactive waste is an essential part of decommissioning. DMT provides support in planning safe and traceable solutions for separation, handling and packaging. 

  • Management of residual materials and packaging planning for radioactive waste
  • Planning and implementation of safe packaging solutions
  • Support with integration into disposal and final storage concepts
  • Technical consideration of safety and documentation requirements 

Regulatory safety and compliance

Decommissioning and dismantling take place within a challenging regulatory environment. DMT provides support in ensuring that statutory requirements and safety standards are incorporated into the planning and implementation stages at an early stage. 

  • Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and safety standards
  • Support in nuclear regulatory proceedings under the Atomic Energy Act (AtG)
  • Technical support for procedures relating to radiation protection legislation
  • Structured preparation of technical and safety-related documentation 
Nikolai Hentrich

‘We handle all stages of planning and implementation for the decommissioning or dismantling of a nuclear facility.’

Nikolai Hentrich
Nuclear Engineering
+49 160 888 4647

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The added value for you

  • Facility-specific concepts for decommissioning and dismantling
  • Integration of technical planning, radiation protection and regulatory classification
  • Structured coordination of complex decommissioning processes
  • Technical support for waste management and packaging solutions
  • Focus on safety, efficiency and transparent project implementation 

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Every nuclear facility has specific technical, operational and radiological characteristics. Decommissioning plans must therefore be developed on a facility-by-facility basis in order to ensure that safety requirements, process flows and waste disposal routes are reliably coordinated.

Radiation protection is an integral part of the entire decommissioning process. The requirements regarding measures, monitoring and organisational procedures vary depending on the phase. For this reason, radiation protection plans must be continuously adapted and integrated into operational procedures. 

Yes. DMT provides support in managing residual materials, planning the packaging of radioactive waste and integrating these tasks into overarching disposal and documentation strategies.