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http://dx.doi.org/10.7733/jnfcwt.2019.17.3.299

A Study on Annual Release Objectives and Annual Release Limits of Gaseous Effluents During Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants  

Lee, Seung-Hee (KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School)
Hwang, Won-Tae (Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Kim, Chang-Lak (KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School)
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Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT) / v.17, no.3, 2019 , pp. 299-311 More about this Journal
Abstract
Decommissioning is a critical issue in Korea. Although compared with the operation of nuclear power plants the release of radioactive materials during decommissioning is not expected to be significant, residents should always be protected from radiation exposure. To manage this effectively, Annual Release Objectives (ARO) and Annual Release Limits (ARL) were derived from dose standards in the NSSC Notice and dose limit for the public. Based on meteorological data for the three years from 2008 to 2010 in the Shin Kori nuclear power plant site, atmospheric dispersion and ground deposition factors of gaseous effluent were evaluated using the XOQDOQ computer code. The exposure dose was evaluated using the ENDOS-G computer code. Because of differences in radiological sensitivity according to age groups, the results of Annual Release Objectives (ARO) and Annual Release Limits (ARL) showed significant differences depending on the radionuclides. The evaluation methodology of this study will provide meaningful information for radioactive effluent management for decommissioning of nuclear power plants.
Keywords
Gaseous effluents; Decommissioning; Annual Release Objectives (ARO); Annual Release Limits (ARL);
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