Safety and regulatory compliance are critical to protecting people, the environment, and infrastructure. Commonly, this is the first and the most important basis of any new endeavour in the nuclear industry that underpins sustainable growth and maintains long-term reputation and public trust. Regulatory approvals for nuclear operations are known to have extended timelines, high costs and sub-optimal efficiency. Our experienced team offers a flexible suite of services, ranging from guidance on specific questions to comprehensive end-to-end submission support, to help you gain efficiency in areas such as: • Understanding regulatory expectations • Engagement with regulators • Developing the compliance framework • License applications • Safety case preparations and review • Justifications and substantiations (ALARA) • Independent analyses and verifications • Audits, oversight, and assurance

Appropriate assessment of emergency scenarios is the key element to the safety of nuclear operations. The potential consequence and likelihood of accidents usually determine the design of the critical safety controls, frequency and depth of audits, training and emergency response exercises, and the required level of operational preparedness. The most common emergency scenarios may include personal exposure, release of air-born or water-born contamination, unplanned criticality events, and transportation accidents. We are happy to help you with the impact assessment of such events, support the development of risk minimisation strategies, and emergency response planning.

Characterisation of radioactive material involves identifying their chemical composition, type and concentration of radioisotopes, and physical properties. Unlike routine analytical laboratory methods, work with radioactive samples has several extra layers of complexity, especially for legacy materials. This involves limitations on how the sampling can be performed, sample sizes available, transportation of the material to the laboratory, selection and validation of suitable methods, and use of the lab equipment under radiation. We are happy to provide you with specialised advice on the entire lifecycle of the characterisation work: • Understanding the history of the material • Characterisation requirements • Cost-efficient sampling and analysis • Safe transport and handling of samples • Development of analytical methodology • Reporting to the stakeholders

Understanding the qualitative and quantitative parameters of the radiation is fundamental for the establishment of a safe and efficient nuclear operations lifecycle. Such knowledge is crucial for radiation protection, emergency planning, environmental assessments and regulatory compliance. Accurate source term information further contributes to operational decisions such as shielding design, risk controls, and personal exposure monitoring. Our team are experts at calculating the radioactive source term for a wide range of scenarios including: • Radioactive decay • Processing of radioactive material • Neutron activation and fission • Use of X-ray apparatus • Use of neutron sources

Determination of radioactive dose rates is a challenging task that relies on highly specialised training and professional background. It requires a deep understanding of radiation interaction with matter, hands-on experience in radiation facilities, and proficiency with niche software packages. Factors such as type of radiation (gamma, beta, neutrons), physical and chemical properties of the source, distance and shielding must be taken into account. Dose rate calculations are essential for the entire nuclear lifecycle, from regulatory compliance to detailed engineering solutions. All our specialists have previous practical work experience in radiation facilities, to ensure the dose rate assessments and shielding design are done with an understanding of the real-world context and unmatched efficiency.

At CORE Nuclear Industry Solutions, we take pride in our ability to resolve even the most complex and unconventional challenges. We are inspired by the potential of nuclear technology to address some of the world’s most immediate concerns, such as the growing demand for green energy or nuclear medicine. Our passion for innovation drives us to push the boundaries and enhance the efficiency of nuclear undertakings worldwide, with a focus on reputation, safety, and sustainability in all aspects. Our unique expertise and commitment to constant improvement allow us not only to advance the nuclear industry but to contribute to broader community goals and technological progress. Reach out to us - together we can explore the possibilities and uncover the impactful solutions for any project.