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Conceptual Design of Interim Storage Facility for PWR Spent Nuclear Fuel

경수로 사용후핵연료 중간저장시설 개념(안) 수립

  • Hyun-goo Kang (Korea Radioactive Waste Agency) ;
  • Chang-min Shin (Korea Radioactive Waste Agency) ;
  • Sang-Hwan Lee (Korea Radioactive Waste Agency) ;
  • Tae-Chul Moon (Korea Radioactive Waste Agency)
  • 강현구 (한국원자력환경공단) ;
  • 이상환 (한국원자력환경공단) ;
  • 신창민 (한국원자력환경공단) ;
  • 문태철 (한국원자력환경공단)
  • Received : 2024.09.12
  • Accepted : 2024.09.25
  • Published : 2024.09.30
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Abstract

The uranium nuclear fuel used in nuclear power generation needs to be replaced with new fuel after a certain period. In South Korea, the spent nuclear fuel generated during this process is temporarily stored within the nuclear power plant site, and there are ongoing issues with the saturation of storage capacity. To address these problems, the South Korea government has established a plan to manage high-level radioactive waste, including provisions for securing interim storage facilities. An interim storage facility is designed to safely store spent nuclear fuel for certain period before its permanent disposal. This study analyzed leading international cases of interim storage facilities that are technically feasible and can reduce the operating period of temporary storage facilities for spent nuclear fuel within nuclear power plant sites. It also presented the technical concepts required for the operation of interim storage facilities for spent fuel from PWR(Pressurized Water Reactor), reflecting the situation in South Korea.

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Acknowledgement

본 연구는 산업통상자원부 에너지기술평가원 기술개발과제 (No. 2021171020001B, iris 과제번호 RS-2021-KP002665)의 연구비를 지원받아 수행되었습니다.

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