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# Ameriphysics, LLC

Ameriphysics, LLC

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## Posts

- [Understanding MARSSIM: A Multi-Agency Approach for Demonstrating that your D&D Project is Complete](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/understanding-marssim-a-multi-agency-approach-for-demonstrating-that-your-d-d-project-is-complete/) - The Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual, or MARSSIM, provides a framework for evaluating radiological site cleanup. Ameriphysics offers training via Argonne National Laboratory that is essential for anyone who is interested in applying MARSSIM to their D&D project. For more information or to register for an upcoming class, visit the course website at https://www.anl.gov/eof/facility-decommissioning-training-course.
- [Excavation, Consolidation, and Disposal of Previously Uncontrolled Mine Waste Under CERCLA – Baxter Springs, KS](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/excavation-consolidation-and-disposal-of-mine-waste-under-cercla-baxter-springs-ks/) - The project was conducted for EPA Region 7 and consisted of excavation, consolidation, and disposal of mine waste and associated soils. More than 1 million cubic yards of contaminated material and soil were excavated, transported, and disposed. Wastes were generally consolidated in predetermined areas, except that some of the waste was used to seal open
- [Decontamination and Decommissioning of Three Federal Health Care Center Buildings – North Chicago, IL](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/decontamination-and-decommissioning-of-a-federal-health-care-center-north-chicago-il/) - Ameriphysics conducted MARSSIM-based scoping, characterization, and final status decommissioning surveys in three federally operated buildings on a medical center campus in North Chicago. In addition to surveying and sampling, remediation of countertops and piping systems was necessary. Contaminants included H-3, C-14, uranium, Ra-226, and a host of hazardous chemicals. Ameriphysics optimized the survey design by
- [Decontamination and Decommissioning of a University Cyclotron and Radioisotope Production Facility – Buffalo, NY](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/decommissioning-of-a-university-cyclotron-and-radioisotope-production-facility-buffalo-ny/) - Ameriphysics provided engineering, design, and project management services that allowed the University to decommission and demolish its 18,000 square foot radionuclide production facility. The University used an unshielded, 50-ton Cyclone 30 cyclotron for such purposes, and as a result, characterization, removal, and disposal of the cyclotron, its ancillaries, a beamline and target vault, and a
- [Ameriphysics Completes its 30th Cyclotron Decommissioning Project](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/ameriphysics-completes-its-30th-cyclotron-decommissioning-project/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Ameriphysics characterized and removed a Siemens Eclipse cyclotron from a facility in Salem, VA. The cyclotron and related waste were transported to a licensed disposal facility in Andrews, TX.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Decommissioning of Two Former Reactor Sites](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/decommissioning-of-two-former-reactor-sites/) - Ameriphysics was tasked to provide decommissioning services to former research reactor sites in MI and GA. Ameriphysics performed MARSSIM final status surveys at both sites which were successfully released for unrestricted reuse.
- [Radioisotope Manufacturing Facility Decontamination and Decommissioning – South Plainfield, NJ](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/radioisotope-manufacturing-facility-decontamination-and-decommissioning-south-plainfield-nj/) - Ameriphysics personnel characterized, removed, and disposed of two cyclotrons and ancillary support equipment and then demolished, removed, and disposed two cyclotron vaults, four target vaults, four hot cells, and three fume hoods. The cyclotrons involved were a Cyclotron Corporation CS-22 and an IBA Cyclone 30. The latter machine weighed 50 tons, and its decommissioning involved
- [Characterization, Decontamination, and Decommissioning of a University’s Former Reactor Facility – Atlanta, GA](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/characterization-decontamination-and-decommissioning-of-a-universitys-former-reactor-facility-atlanta-ga/) - Ameriphysics was contracted to conduct the work necessary to remove the facility from the University’s radioactive material license and enable the building to be demolished and removed. The three-story building was a reinforced concrete structure with concrete block and brick infill and had a usable area of approximately 65,000 square feet. The facility had a
- [Remediation, Demolition, and Decommissioning of a Radiologically Impacted Foundry – Blue Island, IL](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/remediation-demolition-and-decommissioning-of-a-radiologically-impacted-foundry-blue-island-il/) - The foundry previously used unlicensed quantities of radioactive thorium as a hardener to produce lightweight castings for the Department of Defense, and Ameriphysics was contracted to characterize, excavate, and dispose of approximately 11 million pounds of radioactive material buried outdoors and beneath normally occupied work spaces. The project involved saw cutting interior floors and demolition
- [Radiological Decommissioning of a University Proton Therapy Center Cyclotron Facility – Bloomington, IN](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/radiological-decommissioning-of-a-university-proton-therapy-center-cyclotron-facility-bloomington-in/) - The facility operated two cyclotrons, a 15 MeV injector and a 208 MeV main stage. The latter machine weighed approximately 5 million pounds. Ameriphysics decommissioned the entire facility, including disassembly and removal of the two cyclotrons, three proton therapy treatment rooms, two proton materials testing target rooms, and associated beam lines and dumps. The facility
- [MARSSIM-Based Final Status Survey of a University’s Research Reactor Facility – Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/marssim-based-final-status-survey-of-a-universitys-research-reactor-facility-ann-arbor-mi/) - The reactor was licensed by the U.S. NRC to operate at a power level of 2 Megawatt (MW) thermal. The surveys performed by Ameriphysics were conducted to demonstrate that remedial actions had been effective in reducing residual radioactivity and that as-left radiological conditions satisfied criteria for termination of the facility’s radioactive materials license and for
- [Decontamination and Decommissioning of a Federal Healthcare System Research Center – Nashville, TN](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/decontamination-and-decommissioning-of-a-federal-healthcare-system-research-center-nashville-tn/) - Ameriphysics characterized 36,000 square feet of research space in a building that also provided hospital and other medical services to veterans. Contaminants included H-3, C-14, and asbestos. The survey plan was optimized so that characterization data could be used to reflect final status. In addition to performing radiological surveys and sampling, remediation in fume hoods,
- [MARSSIM Support and Surveys to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Facilities Restoration Program – Richland and Sequim, WA](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/marssim-support-and-surveys-to-the-u-s-department-of-energys-facilities-restoration-program-richland-and-sequim-wa/) - The scope encompassed buildings under U.S. DOE control, including three buildings in Richland, WA and two in Sequim, WA. The scope of work included providing support to aid in developing a Program Release Plan; performing and documenting Historical Site Assessments; developing Facility Survey Plans; and performing scoping, characterization, and final status surveys in each building.
- [Ameriphysics Receives Regulatory Approval of its Final Status Survey Report for a Radioisotope Production Facility](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/ameriphysics-receives-regulatory-approval-of-its-final-status-survey-report-for-a-radioisotope-production-facility/) - Ameriphysics decommissioned a 34,000 square foot building in New Jersey that previously operated two cyclotrons to produce radioisotopes for medical applications. Ameriphysics removed and disposed of highly contaminated hot cells, fume hoods, and other equipment including a waste compactor.
- [Using the Correct Vernacular: Fusion Reactors or Fusion Machines?](https://www.ameriphysics.com/10/using-the-correct-vernacular-fusion-reactors-or-fusion-machines/) - Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei are combined in a manner that releases a large amount of energy. Because the nuclei are fused when they are accelerated toward one another, a fusion machine is a type of particle accelerator. The term “fusion machine” and not “fusion reactor” is correct.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.ameriphysics.com/) - Ameriphysics is a radiation health-physics company that provides decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) and related radiological services.
- [Services](https://www.ameriphysics.com/services/) - Full-service decontamination and decommissioning specialists, with unmatched safety, quality, and experience.
- [Contact Us](https://www.ameriphysics.com/contact-us/) - Full-service decontamination and decommissioning specialists, with unmatched safety, quality, and experience.
- [Blog](https://www.ameriphysics.com/blog/) - Ameriphysics’ corporate office is located in Knoxville, Tennessee; however, our business model allows us to cost-effectively offer health-physics consulting to any location.
- [Projects](https://www.ameriphysics.com/projects/) - Ameriphysics’ corporate office is located in Knoxville, Tennessee; however, our business model allows us to cost-effectively offer health-physics consulting to any location.
- [About](https://www.ameriphysics.com/about/) - Ameriphysics was founded in 2008 by a radiation safety professional, Tom Hansen, Jr., a Certified Health Physicist with a PhD in public health and a master’s degree in health physics.
- [Cyclotron Decommissioning](https://www.ameriphysics.com/cyclotron-decommissioning/) - Ameriphysics has decommissioned more cyclotrons than any other organization in the world.
- [Radioactive Waste Management](https://www.ameriphysics.com/radioactive-waste-management/) - Ameriphysics has disposed of more than 50 thousand tons of radioactive waste for its clients.
- [Health Physics Support](https://www.ameriphysics.com/health-physics-support/) - Ameriphysics’ corporate office is located in Knoxville, Tennessee; however, our business model allows us to cost-effectively offer health-physics consulting to any location.
- [Decontamination and Decommissioning](https://www.ameriphysics.com/decontamination-and-decommissioning/) - Decommissioning is the process of removing a nuclear facility from service and reducing residual radioactivity to a level that allows a site or facility to be released with no further regulatory controls.
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.ameriphysics.com/cookie-policy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” header_font_size=”45px” header_2_font_size=”40px”] Cookie Policy Effective date: November 05, 2025 Last updated: November 05, 2025 What are cookies? This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect
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## Projects

- [Radioisotope Manufacturing Facility Decontamination and Decommissioning – South Plainfield, NJ](https://www.ameriphysics.com/project/radioisotope-manufacturing-facility-decontamination-and-decommissioning-south-plainfield-nj/) - Ameriphysics personnel characterized, removed, and disposed of two cyclotrons and ancillary support equipment and then demolished, removed, and disposed two cyclotron vaults, four target vaults, four hot cells, and three fume hoods. The cyclotrons involved were a Cyclotron Corporation CS-22 and an IBA Cyclone 30. The latter machine weighed 50 tons, and its decommissioning involved
- [Ameriphysics Completes its 30th Cyclotron Decommissioning Project](https://www.ameriphysics.com/project/ameriphysics-completes-its-30th-cyclotron-decommissioning-project/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Ameriphysics characterized and removed a Siemens Eclipse cyclotron from a facility in Salem, VA. The cyclotron and related waste were transported to a licensed disposal facility in Andrews, TX.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Decommissioning of Two Former Reactor Sites](https://www.ameriphysics.com/project/decommissioning-of-two-former-reactor-sites/) - Ameriphysics was tasked to provide decommissioning services to former research reactor sites in MI and GA. Ameriphysics performed MARSSIM final status surveys at both sites which were successfully released for unrestricted reuse.

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