Ameriphysics has completed more than 250 radiological projects in 39 states. The following select descriptions are intended to demonstrate our ability to conduct complex tasks and to reflect the range of services that we are qualified to perform.
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...
Characterization, Decontamination, and Decommissioning of a University’s 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...
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...
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...
MARSSIM-Based Final Status Survey of a University’s 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...
Decontamination and 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...
Decontamination and Decommissioning of Three Federal Health Care Center Buildings – 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...
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...
MARSSIM Support and Surveys to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 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;...
Excavation, Consolidation, and Disposal of Previously Uncontrolled 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...