Nuclear Industry: Radioactive Material Handling (Containment & Protection) Cleanroom Solutions

May 9, 2025

Nuclear Industry: Radioactive Material Handling (Containment & Protection) Cleanroom Solutions

I. Application Scenarios & Solutions

  1. Radioactive Material Storage & Processing

    • Negative Pressure Modular Cleanrooms:

      • Maintain ISO Class 4-5 air quality with HEPA/ULPA filtration (99.999% efficiency for ≥0.3μm particles).

      • Leak-tight welded structures with lead-lined walls for radiation shielding.

    • Biosafety Pass Boxes with Airlocks:

      • Enable safe transfer of radioactive samples using dual-door interlock systems and integrated decay chambers.

  2. Waste Treatment Zones

    • Robotic Handling Cleanrooms:

      • FFU-supported laminar airflow to suppress airborne particulates during vitrification or compaction of nuclear waste.

    • Decontamination Air Showers:

      • High-pressure HEPA-filtered airflow to remove radioactive dust from personnel and equipment exiting hot zones.

  3. Fuel Rod Fabrication

    • Inert Gas Cleanrooms:

      • Modular cleanrooms filled with argon/nitrogen to prevent oxidation, coupled with FFUs for particulate control during cladding.

  4. Emergency Response & Maintenance

    • Mobile Containment Units:

      • Rapid-deploy modular cleanrooms with integrated air filtration for on-site repairs in contaminated areas.


II. Core Technologies & Compliance

  • Radiation-Resistant Materials:
    Stainless steel cleanrooms with lead/borated polyethylene shielding (up to 5 Sv/h attenuation).

  • Multi-Stage Filtration:
    Pre-filters + HEPA + activated carbon filters to capture radioactive iodine and particulates.

  • Real-Time Monitoring:
    Integrated radiation sensors, pressure differential alarms, and particulate counters linked to SCADA systems.

  • Certifications:
    Meet IAEA GS-R-3, ISO 17873 (nuclear facility ventilation), and 10 CFR Part 20 standards.