Conference Paper Published research by Fluid Tech CTO Mark Denton · 2009

Innovative D&D Technology Utilizing High Pressure Liquid Nitrogen for Scabbling, Cutting & Decontamination

A completed demonstration of high-pressure liquid nitrogen (HPLN) for scabbling, cutting, and decontamination during nuclear decommissioning.

Authors Ron Warnecke, Mark S. Denton Venue WM2009 · Paper 9045

Conference Paper

The scientist behind this work is Fluid Tech's Chief Technology Officer. Mark S. Denton authored this paper while at EnergySolutions, Inc. (the affiliation printed on the paper), before joining Fluid Tech. It is part of the published record behind Fluid Tech's ion-specific media and waste-stabilization approach. The summary below is for reference only; full details are in the cited paper. See Dr. Denton's full publication timeline →

01 Overview

NitroCision and EnergySolutions partnered on the demonstration of the NitroJet high-pressure liquid nitrogen technology applied to the decontamination and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. The paper focuses on the completed demonstration at a nuclear facility, following an introduction at the EPRI D&D Conference in Vienna.

Summary written from the published abstract. It reproduces no proprietary data, methods, or results.

02 Why it matters

  • Demonstrated, not proposed: the paper reports a completed demonstration at a nuclear facility, following an introduction at the EPRI D&D Conference in Vienna.
  • Breadth of D&D experience: Dr. Denton's decommissioning work spans surface decontamination as well as water treatment.
  • Relevant to Fluid Tech's decommissioning consulting: technology selection for D&D campaigns.

03 Citation

Ron Warnecke, Mark S. Denton. Innovative D&D Technology Utilizing High Pressure Liquid Nitrogen for Scabbling, Cutting & Decontamination. (Paper 9045). Presented at WM2009 Conference, March 1–5, 2009, Phoenix, AZ. Not in the public proceedings archive.

04 Related

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