Evaluation of heat shrinkable end caps for sealing cut ends of pipe

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Decontamination technology to (1) reduce personnel exposure to penetrating radiation, (2) reduce the potential for uptake of radioactive material, and (3) increase safety is being investigated. The West Valley Demonstration Project has had good experience with using heat-shrinkable end caps for sealing the cut ends of pipe containing radioactive contamination during D and R operations. This procedure is attractive for use at SRL/SRP during D and R operations for both contamination control and for personnel protection against sharp edges. This procedure is quicker than taping cut pipe ends or dipping them in liquid plastic that hardens to form a seal. 1 ref., 1 fig., 5 tabs.

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