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Derivation of site-specific derived concentration guideline levels at Korea Research Reactor-1&2 sites

  • Kim, Geun-Ho (KRR Decommissioning Team, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute) ;
  • Do, Tae Gwan (Department of Nuclear Engineering, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kwon, Jae (Department of Nuclear Engineering, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Ryu, Gangwoo (Department of Nuclear Engineering, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Kwang Pyo (Department of Nuclear Engineering, Kyung Hee University)
  • Received : 2021.03.18
  • Accepted : 2021.09.16
  • Published : 2022.02.25
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Abstract

The objective of this study was to derive derived concentration guideline levels (DCGLs) reflecting the site-specific characteristics of KRR-1&2. A total of 7 nuclides (H-3, C-14, Co-60, Sr-90, Cs-137, Eu-152, and Eu-154) were selected for DCGLs derivation. Radiation dose at the sites was evaluated with RESRAD-ONSITE program. The dose contribution due to direct external exposure was the highest during the entire evaluation period. Ingestion had the second effect. The DCGLs of Co-60 was derived to be 0.051 Bq/g, and DCGLs of Cs-137 was 0.193 Bq/g. The DCGLs of H-3 showed the highest value of 129 Bq/g. The ratio of DCGLs derived by applying site-specific values and default values ranged from 0.27 to 19.6. For six nuclides excluding H-3, KRR-1&2 sites and the overseas NPP sites showed similar DCGLs. H-3 showed large differences in DCGLs from this study and overseas NPPs. The large difference resulted from input parameter values applied to the sites. In conclusion, it is critical to apply site-specific parameter values reflecting the site characteristics to derive DCGLs for decommissioned site clearance. The result of this study can be used as a reference for nuclide selection and DCGLs derivation reflecting the site characteristics when decommissioning nuclear facilities, including nuclear power plants in Korea.

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This work was supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) of the Republic of Korea under the nuclear R&D Project.

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