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WIPP: Lessons in transportation safety
As part of a future consent-based approach by the federal government to site new deep geologic repositories for nuclear waste, local communities and states that are considering hosting such facilities are sure to have many questions. Currently, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico is the only example of such a repository in operation, and it offers the opportunity for state and local officials to visit and judge for themselves the risks and benefits of hosting a similar facility. But its history can also provide lessons for these officials, particularly the political process leading up to the opening of WIPP, the safety of WIPP operations and transportation of waste from generator facilities to the site, and the economic impacts the project has had on the local area of Carlsbad, as well as the rest of the state of New Mexico.
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Cerberus Nuclear is a UK-based technical consultancy specializing in radiation shielding, criticality safety, shield integrity testing, and nuclear characterisation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Birchwood Park, Warrington, the company serves clients across the civil nuclear, medical, research, and defense sectors.
With one of the largest independent criticality safety teams in the UK, Cerberus Nuclear offers comprehensive services throughout the nuclear facility lifecycle, including design, operation, and decommissioning phases. Their in-house experts utilize advanced computational tools such as MCNP, SCALE, FLUKA, and PHITS to deliver accurate and efficient solutions.
Innovation is central to Cerberus Nuclear's approach. The company integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning into its offerings, developing tools like CARTA™ for criticality safety training and Cyclone™ for Monte Carlo calculations.
Committed to industry best practices, Cerberus Nuclear actively participates in forums like the UK Shielding Forum and the Working Party on Criticality. The company also invests in talent development through graduate recruitment and training programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
