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http://dx.doi.org/10.7733/jkrws.2012.10.3.209

Design, Manufacturing, and Performance estimation of a Disposal Canister for the Ceramic Waste from Pyroprocessing  

Lee, Minsoo (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Choi, Heui-Joo (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Lee, Jong-Youl (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Choi, Jong-Won (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Publication Information
Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT) / v.10, no.3, 2012 , pp. 209-218 More about this Journal
Abstract
A pyroprocess is currently being developed by KAERI to cope with a highly accumulated spent nuclear fuel in Korea. The pyroprocess produces a certain amount of high-level radioactive waste (HLW), which is solidified by a ceramic binder. The produced ceramic waste will be confined in a secure disposal canister and then placed in a deep geologic formation so as not to contaminate human environment. In this paper, the development of a disposal canister was overviewed by discussing mainly its design premises, constitution, manufacturing methods, corrosion resistance in a deep geologic environment, radiation shielding, and structural stability. The disposal canister should be safe from thermal, chemical, mechanical, and biological invasions for a very long time so as not to release any kind of radionuclides.
Keywords
Disposal canister; Pyroprocess; Ceramic waste; High level waste; Cold spray coating;
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