1、Nuclear decommissioning expertise in FinlandShowcasing how Finnish companies can reduce costs and improve the safety of nuclear decommissioning projects2Showcasing how Finnish companies can reduce costs and improve the safety of nuclear decommissioning projectsExecutive summary:nuclear decommissioni
2、ng expertise in FinlandNuclear power plant decommissioning is the process of safely shutting down and dismantling a nuclear power plant.The inherent radioactivity of NPPs and the massive scope of the projects calls for specialised expertise and attention to safety.The decommissioning process takes s
3、everal years to complete and involves several stages,from planning to removing radioactive material and eventual deconstruction and recycling of the facility.The market for decommissioning projects is expected to soar as numerous facilities across Europe and beyond approach the ends of their lifespa
4、ns.The growing demand can result in a shortage of decommissioning expertise,resulting in delays and cost overruns.The decommissioning market could also benefit signifi-cantly from new digital and robotics solutions.For example,adoption of information models,Virtual and Augmented Reality(XR)solutions
5、 and modelling can diminish the time and human resources required while increasing safety.Several Finnish companies have amassed decommissioning expertise through successful projects in Finland and abroad.Finnish companies are also leading the way in adopting digital decommissioning solutions.This b
6、ook showcases Finnish compa-nies,their knowledge in the field and their successful track record.It is designed to help readers find experienced contractors and partners for various stages of the decommissioning project.The book was inspired by the dECOmm co-innovation project(2019-2023,1,3 m),funded