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Simulation of the Migration of 3H and 14C Radionuclides on the 2nd Phase Facility at the Wolsong LILW Disposal Center

  • Ha, Jaechul;Son, Yuhwa;Cho, Chunhyung
    • Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.439-455
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    • 2020
  • Numerical model was developed that simulates radionuclide (3H and 14C) transport modeling at the 2nd phase facility at the Wolsong LILW Disposal Center. Four scenarios were simulated with different assumptions about the integrity of the components of the barrier system. For the design case, the multi-barrier system was shown to be effective in diverting infiltration water around the vaults containing radioactive waste. Nevertheless, the volatile radionuclide 14C migrates outside the containment system and through the unsaturated zone, driven by gas diffusion. 3H is largely contained within the vaults where it decays, with small amounts being flushed out in the liquid state. Various scenarios were examined in which the integrity of the cover barrier system or that of the concrete were compromised. In the absence of any engineered barriers, 3H is washed out to the water table within the first 20 years. The release of 14C by gas diffusion is suppressed if percolation fluxes through the facility are high after a cover failure. However, the high fluxes lead to advective transport of 14C dissolved in the liquid state. The concrete container is an effective barrier, with approximately the same effectiveness as the cover.

Characteristics of the Ancient Tombs and Application to Cover Design of a Near-surface Disposal Facility : Literature Survey (삼국시대고분의봉분특징과천층처분시설처분덮개에활용: 고분의발굴문헌을중심으로)

  • Park Jin-Beak;Lee Ji-Hoon;Park Joo-Wan;Kim Chang-Lak;Yang Si-Eun;Lee Sun-Bok
    • Proceedings of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society Conference
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.221-230
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    • 2005
  • To support the design concept and performance evaluation of the cover system for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste(LILW) disposal facility, the pioneering study is conducted with the tomb of historical age. Research status of the art are followed and the characteristics of tomb cover are summarized based on the preservation of historical remains. Visiting the excavation site of historical tomb and communication with Korean archeological society is required for the further understanding and for the extension of radioactive waste disposal research.

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Lime Treatment of Waterworks Sludges for Soil Cover in Municipal Landfilling Site (석회처리에 의한 정수 슬러지의 복토재 활용에 관한 연구)

  • Lim, Sung-Jin;Lee, Jae-Bok
    • Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.231-239
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    • 2000
  • Water treatment processes produce sludges resulting from water clarification. Sludge production amount increases each year and its treatment and disposal is growing to social problems according to water demand increase. Water treatment plant sludges can be modified to soil cover in sanitary landfill site through the lime treatment. Compression strength of $1.0kg/cm^2$ or more is recommended for soil cover material in municipal landfilling site. Compression and shear strength properties of modified sludges showed material property improvement applicable for soil cover alternatives. Solidification effect of the modified sludge was observed through the scanning electron microscope. Extraction tests for hazardous components in sludges revealed that extraction levels of cadmium, copper, and lead were below the regulated criteria. When adding 10% calcium hydroxide to water treatment plant sludges, the modified sludges can reach material properties for cover soil after 28 days solidification reaction.

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Management of Swimming Pool (수영장 관리)

  • Kim Kyong-Ho
    • Journal of environmental and Sanitary engineering
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    • v.4 no.1 s.6
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    • pp.37-42
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    • 1989
  • Management of Swimming pool is focused on Swimming pool samitation in relation with chlorination of swimming water and potable water, disposal of waste and excrement within the boundry of swimming pool that may be summerised as follows: 1. Chlorination of Swimming Water Residual chlorine must be kept within the range of $0.4\~0.6 mg/l$ and in case of chloramine should be $0.7\~1.0mg/l$ while swimming pool is in operation 2. Chlorination of potable Water Residual chlorine must be kept within the rangs of $0.2\~04 mg/l$ at all time 3. Disposal of litters must be kept in the water tight waste bin with fitted lid, and waste should not be overflow -out of the bin. When waste in landfilled, the sufficient amount of cover material should be used daily. 4. Disposal of excrement Toilet must be water-flush type. However, The establishment of pit latrine is unavoidable the excrement must be covered with lime or dirt so that excrement should not be exposed to air.

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STABILIZATION AND RECLAMATION OF OLD LANDFILL DISPOSAL SITES

  • Kemper P.E., Charles C.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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    • 1996.12a
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    • pp.87-95
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    • 1996
  • The stabilization and reclamation of old disposal sites is becoming more important as significant numbers of disposal sites are closed and abandoned. This technical paper covers an overview of the key issues and methodologies for stabilizing and constructing facilities on old landfills. The slide portion of this presentation also include photographs showing actual construction activities. The key issues that are prevalent in remediating and closing old landfills are : correcting the stormwater flow, leachate breakout, constructing cover caps, controlling landfill gas migration and odors, cleanup groundwater and stabilizing side slopes. Some key techniques for constructing facilities on old landfills include: use of piling, installation of active landfill gas systems, providing LFG barriers under buildings, using utilidors and flexible utility interfaces and designing for site settlement. This Paper provides proven conceptual methods for solving these problems.

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Modeling the Groundwater Flow in the Near-field of the Near-surface Disposal System (표층처분시스템 근계영역의 지하수 유동에 대한 모델링 연구)

  • Kim, Jung-Woo;Bang, Je Heon;Cho, Dong-Keun
    • Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.119-131
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    • 2020
  • A numerical model was developed using COMSOL Multiphysics to evaluate groundwater flow that causes radionuclide migration in the unsaturated zone of a near-surface disposal facility, which is considered as a domestic low and an intermediate-level radioactive waste disposal facility. Each scenario was modeled by constructing a two-dimensional domain that included the disposal vault, backfill, disposal cover, and unsaturated aquifer. A comparison of the continuous and intermittent rainfall conditions exhibited no significant difference in any of the factors considered except the wave pattern of water saturation. The input data, such as porosity and residual water content of the unsaturated aquifer, were observed to not have a significant effect on the groundwater flow. However, the hydraulic conductivity of the unsaturated aquifer was found to have a significant effect on the groundwater flow. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the hydraulic conductivity of an unsaturated aquifer to determine the extent of groundwater infiltration into the disposal vault.

Research and Analysis of the Causes and Preventive Measures of Fires Caused by a Disposable Gas Lighter (1회용 가스라이터로 인한 화재 원인과 예방대책의 조사·분석)

  • Lee, Eui-Pyeong
    • Fire Science and Engineering
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    • v.31 no.2
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    • pp.74-81
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    • 2017
  • This study analyzed the regulatory actions of disposal gas lighters as well as the situations, causes, and preventive measures of fires, and accidents caused by disposal gas lighters. Since child-resistant lighters became mandatory, the percentage of fires caused by playing with fire has decreased in Korea as it did in America and Japan. Fires caused by disposal gas lighters can occur by afterburning, unintentional lighting, large flames, or explosion or bursting as well as by arson and playing with fire. This study suggests the preventive measures of fires caused by disposal gas lighters as follows: Taking a step not to be used as child's tool for playing with fire, the warning of fire cases caused by afterburning, warning of the dangers of leaving disposal gas lighters on the car dashboard or high temperature places, improving the protective synthetic resin cover of the stop part of a vehicle seat rail, and providing information on precautions for keeping in drawers or disposition methods.

Applying a GIS to Solid and Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Selection (쓰레기매립장 부지선정을 위한 GIS 활용연구)

  • 김윤종;김원영;유일현;백종학;이현우;류중희
    • Korean Journal of Remote Sensing
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.135-151
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    • 1990
  • Solid and hazardous waste disposal site selection by using GIS(Geographic Information System) is the purpose of this study. The criteria of site selection are usually defined in accordance with geological, cultural and social characteristics. Unadequate adaptation of these criteria in a site selection may cause serious problem of water and soil pollution. The environmental information for extraction of these criteria consist of a lot of data : geology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, cultural and social information.... GIS could be easily applied to construct of this environmental information data base, and carry out cartography simulation using overlay mapping technique(polygon overlay). ARC/INFO(GIS system) was used for these studies, and AML(ARC/INFO Macro Language) in this system provided more variable and effective methods for cartography simulation. TM(Thematic Mapper) images were used for the evaluation of land cover/use in the studied area, by using ERDAS image processing system.

A Study on the Environmental Impact of Biological Production Facilities (대규모 생물생산 시설의 환경 영향 연구)

  • 남상운
    • Magazine of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.38 no.5
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    • pp.106-115
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    • 1996
  • This study was carried out to provide fundamental data for reuse of resources and prevention of environmental pollution Actual states of environmental pollution by biological production facilities were investigated. Various pollution loads and quantity of wastes from greenhouse and animal housings estimated. In greenhouse contents of investigation were wastes of plastic cover, noise of heater and fan, air pollutant of heater, and wastes of soilless culture system, etc. In animal housings, those were actual state of livestock waste treatment and reuse, pollutant mass unit discharge, noise pollution, and malodorant, etc. The main pollutants discharged from greenhouses were wastes of plastic cover, rockwool, and waste fluid of nutrient solution. Developments of waste disposal methods for plastic cover and rockwool are required. And recycle technique of nutrient solution for soilless culture should be developed and propagated. With the buildup of legal control, pollutant mass discharged from livestock wastes are, on the decrease. The other side, reuse of livestock excreta increased. Most animal housings are located near the dwelling house. Malodorant and noise from animal housings have bad effects on the rural living conditions. So developments of integrated complex for small scale livestock farms are required.

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