E.R.N.I.E. & B.E.R.T. - Clearance monitoring
State-of-the-art clearance monitors designed to characterize large volumes of materials from nuclear projects.
Transform your decommissioning projects with unparalleled efficiency and accuracy.
With the ever-growing need to minimize radioactive waste and promote sustainable practices in the nuclear industry, the collaboration between SCK CEN (the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre) and Ludlum GmbH aims to significantly reduce the volume of radioactive materials.
Central to sustainable waste management lies the ability to maximize the reuse and recycling of materials exiting a nuclear zone. For those dealing with large volumes of materials, such as in the decommissioning of nuclear facilities, efficient and reliable characterization is crucial. This is where E.R.N.I.E. and B.E.R.T. come into play.
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E.R.N.I.E.
Efficient Release with Normal-sized Instrument Employing total gamma
Key features E.R.N.I.E.
- Ideal for 200-liter drums and mid-size materials
- Equipped with 10 detectors for precise measurement
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B.E.R.T.
Big monitor for Efficient Release with Total gamma
Key features B.E.R.T.
- Perfect for containers up to 1 cubic meter
- Can handle complex geometries with 24 detectors for complete 4π coverage
Advantages
- Ensuring a reliable clearance process with quick decision-making capabilities
- Integrates machine learning for enhanced measurement accuracy
- Automated reporting
- Easy-to-use operating system
- E.R.N.I.E. is already qualified by nuclear safety authorities for reliability. B.E.R.T. is in the process of receiving the same standards.
Achieve more, faster
E.R.N.I.E. and B.E.R.T. provide a fast solution to improve the efficiency of your (decommissioning) projects while maintaining high accuracy. These monitors ensure a reliable clearance process, facilitating the reduction of radioactive waste through effective recycling and reuse.
You are investing in a state-of-the-art software module that seamlessly integrates into standard measurement systems, boosting operational efficiency and aligning with sustainable waste management. E.R.N.I.E. and B.E.R.T. elevate your efforts, allowing for faster decisions and setting new standards in safety and sustainability.
Joint research, lasting results – Partner with SCK CEN
E.R.N.I.E. and B.E.R.T. are the result of a successful research and optimization project with SCK CEN. Want to contribute to innovative solutions and sustainable progress? Partner up and start your own groundbreaking project.
Regulatory support for qualification
To further support your (decommissioning) efforts, SCK CEN also offers expertise in the qualification of devices and methodologies by national authorities. Our team carefully examines the regulatory framework of your specific country and develops a tailored action plan to ensure successful qualification.
By navigating the complex legal requirements with you, we help streamline the approval process, accelerating the deployment of E.R.N.I.E., B.E.R.T., and other innovative solutions in your projects.
ANUBIS & the relaunch plan for Belgium and Europe
E.R.N.I.E. and B.E.R.T. are integral parts of the ANUBIS project, both receiving funding from the EU.
In 2021, the European Union awarded SCK CEN funding for the ANUBIS project, which stands for "Advancing Nuclear dismantling in Belgium through Improving Sustainability". The main goal of the project is to develop technologies and competencies in order to maximise the reuse of materials released during nuclear decommissioning. This includes the construction of a new research, development and demonstration facility with associated facilities for supporting innovation in dismantling projects in Belgium.
The project not only fits in with the Belgian-European plan for the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but it also connects seamlessly with the sustainable dismantling of the nuclear power plants at Doel and Tihange.
Want to learn more or request a demo?
Reach out to Ludlum GmbH.