Research on technical process for achieving denuclearization, 1; Denuclearization processes and technical measures

Tazaki, Makiko ; Nakatani, Takayoshi ; Shimizu, Ryo ; Kimura, Takashi ; Hori, Masato

Denuclearization consists of (1) verification of nuclear activities prior to denuclearization, (2) freeze, disablement and decommissioning of nuclear weapons, nuclear materials such as HEU and Pu, their production facilities, including facilities and equipment, and their verification. In this study, as a premise for the denuclearization of nuclear materials and nuclear facilities, and with reference to the results of previous denuclearization case surveys and related literature, the denuclearization process and its options for technical measures are discussed and considered.