Project Details
Description
VTT is decommissioning the FiR 1 research reactor located in Otaniemi, Espoo. The reactor was shut down permanently in June 2015. Main activities of the project include radiological characterization, planning, licensing, spent nuclear fuel management (return to USA for further use and disposal), dismantling of reactor systems, structures and components, management of dismantling waste, and final clearance of the site. VTT's main contractor in decommissioning is Fortum Power and Heat Oy.
| Short title | FiR 1 decommissioning |
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| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/04/15 → 31/12/24 |
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Activity characterization and waste management in the FiR1 TRIGA decommissioning project
Räty, A. & Vento, S., 22 Apr 2024, European Research Reactor Conference RRFM2024 - Proceedings. European Nuclear Society (ENS), p. 271-278Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Professional
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Dismantling of the FiR 1 TRIGA reactor in Espoo, Finland
Auterinen, I., Airila, M., Räty, A., Kivelä, P. & Helin, J., 2024, European Research Reactor Conference RRFM2024 - Proceedings. European Nuclear Society (ENS), p. 279-288Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Professional
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Sampling, characterization, method validation, and lessons learned in analysis of highly activated stainless steel from reactor decommissioning
Leskinen, A., Salminen-Paatero, S., Leporanta, J., Hytönen, N., Bourgeaux-Goget, M. & Räty, A., 2024, In: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 333, p. 145-163Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Used fuel from VTT’s research reactor set for further use in USA
10/02/21 → 11/02/21
2 items of Media coverage
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