Fuel debris

We are studying a method for safely removing, storing, and processing the nuclear fuel in the reactor and the nuclear fuel debris formed by melting the structures that make up the reactor at high temperatures. In addition to the analysis of nuclear fuel debris that is actually taken out of the reactor, we are also conducting research to estimate the current situation inside the reactor by conducting experiments that simulate the situation when an accident occurred.

Radioactive waste management

We analyzed the radioactive substances contained in the filters and debris used to treat the contaminated water generated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, examined the sorting method for each type and strength level of the radioactive substances, and finally. We are conducting research to propose specific disposal methods.

Environmental recovery

We provide survey results on how much and how much radioactive material released and deposited in the environment is distributed and how it will change in the future, at the request of the national and local governments. This information is used as important information for the future of difficult-to-return areas where access is still restricted.

Radiation Common Research / Foundation

Technological development to visualize invisible radiation, prevent workers from being exposed to radiation from unexpected places, and enable investigations in places where conventional analytical equipment cannot be used due to the effects of radiation. doing. We are also elucidating phenomena such as deterioration and alteration due to the effects of long-term radiation.

Creation of innovation

We are jointly developing the technology used by CLADS with a local company. In addition, the completed method has been relocated to the private sector and commercialized so that it can be used all over the world.

Human resource development

We have established collaborative courses with institutions selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's "Basic Research and Human Resources Development Program for Decommissioning, etc." to integrate interdisciplinary analysis technologies and develop human resources. We have also introduced a cross-appointment system to attract a diverse range of human resources.

Wisdom business

The official name is "Nuclear Science and Technology / Human Resources Development Promotion Project that brings together wisdom."
This project promotes the "Strategic Nuclear Joint Research Program," "Decommissioning Acceleration Research Program," and "Decommissioning Research and Human Resources Development Program," which includes basic and basic research and industry-academia that contribute to solving nuclear problems. The purpose is to promote collaborative human resource development efforts.
Fukushima Daiichi by gathering domestic and foreign wisdom and closely integrating and collaborating with knowledge and experience not only in the domestic nuclear field but also in various fields beyond the boundaries of previous institutions and fields, including international collaboration. We will contribute to solving problems in the nuclear field, including the decommissioning of nuclear power plants.

TEPCO, NDF, IRID

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Incorporated (TEPCO) , the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommissioning Facilitation Corporation (NDF) , and the International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning (IRID) .

Universities, Research institutes, and Industries in Japan and overseas

Collaborative courses with Fukushima University, National Institute of Technology, Fukushima College, University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tohoku University, and more. Joint research and information exchange with international organizations, U.S., French, and British research institutes, private companies, etc.

Government / Fukushima pref. / Municipalities

Cooperation with Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of the Environment, Nuclear Regulation Authority, Fukushima Prefectural Centre for Environmental Creation (Fukushima Prefecture and National Institute for Environmental Studies) , Fukushima Technology Centre etc.