Many industries have a need to control the release of toxic material
from plant or process. This is particularly true during maintenance
or dismantling operations, when extra precautions are often required.
Problems can arise when dealing with:
Radioactive materials
Toxic chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Asbestos
Biologically active materials
Malodorous materials
Hazardous wastes
The plant operator has to comply with increasingly stringent regulations
and the principles of ALARP or BATNEEC. However it is often the
case that the plant in question was not designed to meet modern
standards.
ModuCon™, the Modular Containment System (MCS) from NUKEM is an enclosure
which is assembled from glass reinforced plastic (GRP) or metal panels.
It allows the user to construct a very effective containment around
plant or equipment to prevent the spread of toxic material.
Alternatively, the system can be used to form a modular clean room
allowing, for example, work to be carried out on delicate machinery within a dirty environment.
The modular construction allows an enclosure of almost any size
and shape to be assembled quickly and cheaply. After use, the system
is easily cleaned, dismantled and stored flat, ready for re-use.
The ModuCon™ Modular Containment System was originally designed
for the decommissioning of plant contaminated by plutonium. The
system has a fifteen year track record of reliable, routine use
with highly toxic, radioactive materials and is now widely used
in the Nuclear Industry for maintenance, decommissioning and waste
handling purposes.
Our experience of users' problems has shown that the system often
provides the only solution, which offers an acceptable combination
of safety and economy.
Recent contracts have included:
Design, Supply and Installation of a large ModuCon™ MCS with
slotted roof for overhead crane for annual filter changing (BNFL
Sellafield);
Small ModuCon™ MCS for HEPA filter size reduction work (Sizewell
“B” Power Station);
Supply of a large ModuCon™ MCS with internal crane system and
large removable roof section (AWE Aldermaston);
Design consultancy and supply of six large MCSs for decommissioning
Gloveboxes (AWE Aldermaston);
Design, supply & installation of the 1st unit for the Multi
Build ModuCon™ MCSs for glovebox decommissioning (UKAEA Dounreay);
Design and supply of a DU swarf sorting MCS which will include
internal furnishings and supply of HEPA extract system (AEA Technology
Harwell);
Design, supply and install a ModuCon™ MCS with internal crane,
breathing air & electrical services (UKAEA Harwell);
Design, supply and install a Change Area ModuCon™ (BNFL Windscale).
The ModuCon™ Modular Containment System
The ModuCon™ modular containment system is tailored to suit the requirements of each
user, and the enclosure can be as large or small, simple or complex,
as the job demands.
Most users choose panels in fire retardant GRP, but ordinary GRP
and metal panels are also available. The standard panels (900 mm
wide) are easily handled and assembled.
Non-standard panels are
readily manufactured and the enclosure may incorporate any of the
following options:
entry/exit area with (optional) shower
ports for material 'posting' and services
windows for viewing and lighting
mobile ventilation and filtration plant
lifting equipment
Related Services
Consultancy and advice on potential applications of ModuCon™
An efficient erection service.
Training or advice in:
Planning and estimating tasks employing ModuCon™
ModuCon™ working methods
Pressurised suit working
Use of associated equipment and tools
Advice and supply of mobile filtration unit with HEPA extract
ModuCon™ customers profit from NUKEM’s extensive experience
in handling hazardous materials, and may contract with NUKEM
for a complete decommissioning, decontamination and waste disposal
service
ModuCon™ provides a safe and sound solution to temporary containment problems. It is:
Proven and reliable
Economical and safe
Re-usable and versatile
Contact us Click here if you would like more information on our ModuCon™ Modular Containment System.
ModuCon™ - Modular Containment System
The modular construction allows an enclosure of almost any size
and shape to be assembled quickly and cheaply. After use, the system
is easily cleaned, dismantled and stored flat, ready for re-use.
