A. Pavliuk, S. Kotlyarevsky, E. Bespala, A. Rif, R. Kan
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The article explores the best practices for graphite removal from the stacks of uranium-graphite reactors (GLEEP, WAGR, BGRR, HTGR) and reactors with graphite reflectors (DIORIT, DR 1) operated abroad. Based on several case studies, it considers different approaches, in particular: graphite crushing; underwater stack demolition by reactor shaft flooding and upper biological shield dismantling; dismantlement of the upper biological shield and layer-bylayer graphite block removal. It discusses current trends, existing challenges and long-term plans for the practical implementation of advanced approaches under international projects.