Nuclear waste management

Manage nuclear waste storage and nuclear waste disposal safely and efficiently

nuclear waste management, nuclear waste disposal, nuclear waste storageSuppliers and operators of nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities need to have a comprehensive nuclear waste management to ensure a safe nuclear waste disposal throughout the entire plant lifecycle. This involves minimising all forms of radioactive waste, categorising it and determining appropriate disposal methods in line with Best Available Techniques (BAT).

TÜV SÜD has the technical expertise to support managing all aspects of waste throughout its lifecycle, from production or recovery through to nuclear waste storage and safe disposal. By using the latest and most economical testing methods for radiation protection, treatment and release of residual material, buildings and outdoor areas, we support both site licensed companies and regulatory bodies with consulting, assessment and supervision of the conditioning and packaging of waste to a passively safe condition suitable for final disposal.

Our services at a glance

Topic AreaDescription

Waste processing

TÜV SÜD provides support during the entire waste cycle

  • strategy development
  • pre-treatment of waste
  • minimisation of waste (e.g. by vitrification)
  • waste package management

Retrieval of waste

Nuclear industry companies benefit from our knowledge

  • tools and techniques
  • tactics for decommissioning and retrieval
  • storage conditions
  • cost estimating
  • option studies
  • BAT assessment
  • quantity surveying / assessment
  • development of concept processes
  • characterisation, design and configuration of storage

Transfer and transport of waste

TÜV SÜD offers expertise in

  • container types licensing
  • radioactive waste transport licensing and regulations
  • waste process and throughput modelling
  • criticality assessment
  • shielding assessment for transport safety cases

Nature and quantity of wastes and wasteform assessments

Our services cover

  • criticality assessment
  • radiation-shielding design
  • control of suitability for disposal
  • preparation of the regulatory documentation
  • waste ranging (from exemption levels to spent fuel and High Level Waste)

Best Available Technique assessments

We provide assessments to ensure that your options meet criteria such as safety, environmental impact, practicability and cost.

Your benefits at a glance

  • Minimise risk – with our experience in identifying potential issues from the early planning stages. Apply complete solutions – with a single source for all aspects of decommissioning, nuclear waste disposal and conditioning.
  • Choose an expert partner – that offers international expertise, extensive experience and detailed knowledge of standards and regulations.
  • Benefit from global support – with almost 1,000 nuclear experts worldwide, supporting you with in-depth local knowledge and saving you time to investigate potential risks.