REMOTE LASER CUTTING TECHNOLOGY FOR STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT DURING THE DECOMMISSIONING OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES

Decommissioning of nuclear facilities involves dismantling of large-scale radioactively contaminated equipment, which is associated with increased radiation exposure of personnel. This paper considers remote laser cutting technology as an advanced method for dismantling structures and equipment during the decommissioning of nuclear facilities. The paper presents main technical advantages of laser cutting compared to mechanical, gas and plasma methods. It discusses the experimental tests and the industrial experience. It shows that remote laser cutting enables processing of thick structures, provides high precision and controllability, and significantly reduces radiation risks for personnel.

Keywords: decommissioning, nuclear facilities, laser cutting, remote dismantling, radioactive contamination, mobile laser system, radioactive waste.

Gutorka E. A., Shadrin E. V. Remote Laser Cutting Technology for Structures and Equipment during the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities. Radioactive Waste, 2026, no. 1 (34), pp. 16—19. DOI: 10.25283/2587- 9707-2026-1-16-19. (In Russian).