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http://dx.doi.org/10.7474/TUS.2019.29.2.075

A Conceptual Study for Deep Borehole Disposal of High Level Radioactive Waste in Korea  

Jeon, Byungkyu (Department of infra engineering, SK E&C)
Choi, Seungbeom (Research institute of energy and resources, Seoul National University)
Lee, Sudeuk (Department of energy systems engineering, Seoul National University)
Jeon, Seokwon (Department of energy systems engineering, Seoul National University)
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Tunnel and Underground Space / v.29, no.2, 2019 , pp. 75-88 More about this Journal
Abstract
With Kori nuclear power plant unit 1 as a beginning in April 1978, 24 nuclear power plants have been operated in Korea and two more plants are under construction. As the nuclear power plants being operated, radioactive wastes from the plants have been accumulated so that various methods for disposing them have been proposed. In Korea, researches have been conducted, being focused on DGD (Deep Geological Disposal), however, DBD (Deep Borehole Disposal) method needs considering as an alternative. In this technical note, element technologies for DBD were analyzed by compiling previous researches and their applicability on domestic cases were investigated. Conceptual studies regarding relevant designs were conducted and finally, technical challenges for actual disposal were described.
Keywords
Deep borehole disposal; High level radioactive waste; Conceptual study;
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