Nitrojet ® : A Versatile Tool for Decontamination, Cutting and Concrete Scabbling- 11225

Dismantling and decommissioning (D&D) operations of nuclear sites facilities usually involve the implementation of a large number of different technologies. Most of them are dedicated to cutting, decontamination and concrete scabbling operations. Based on this finding, the Clean-Up Business Unit of AREVA decided to develop a new tool based on the use of highly pressurized liquid nitrogen and called: NitroJet ® (-140°C / 3500 bar) to decontaminate, cut or scabble different types of surfaces as metals,