Reprocessing and Disposal Cells

Eckert & Ziegler offers different solutions for the reprocessing, recycling and preparation for disposal of radioactive sources and products utilizing radionuclides. With the experience from various projects and the operation of own facilities for different applications, we are able to transfer knowhow to customer processes.
This includes the complete design and implementation of controlled areas, dry and wet storages, radiation safety regime, handling laboratories and other special arrangements such as exhaust systems and integrated service areas.

Apart from several external projects Eckert & Ziegler operates an Am-241 ionization smoke detector (ISD) recycling line at its site in Dresden, Germany. The box arrangement with advanced safety precautions for alpha emitter handling was completely developed and designed by Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Technologies Dresden. The radiochemical process reaches recovery yields of >99,5 % for Am-241. Since 2014 more than 4.5 mio pieces of ISD have been processed.

Eckert & Ziegler is committed to deliver the best possible solution for your process and project. Therefore, we offer several services for the arrangement of facilities inside new or present premises together with our hot cell equipment. These include consulting and support for the determination of space, clean room, auxiliary and special additional requirements as well as material and personnel flow schemes, effectivity testing, measurement and customization of shielding and lead glass windows for your application.
Furthermore, we provide mock-ups for testing the functional handling and special combined transport and docking solutions for input and output of radioactive material into the hot cell. A dedicated project manager will support you from first contact, via design, installation and training to service and extension of your facility.