• 제목/요약/키워드: Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility

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Deployment of Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility with the Introduction of Nuclear Power Plants (NPP) in Kenya

  • Shadrack, A.;Kim, C.L.
    • Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology
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    • 제1권1호
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    • pp.37-47
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    • 2013
  • This paper describes basic plans for the development of a radioactive waste disposal facility with the introduction of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) for Kenya. The specific objective of this study was to estimate the total projected waste volumes of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste (LILW) expected to be generated from the Kenyan nuclear power programme. The facility is expected to accommodate LILW to be generated from operation and decommissioning of nuclear power plants for a period of 50 years. An on-site storage capacity of 700 $m^3$ at nuclear power plant sites and a final disposal repository facility of more than 7,000 $m^3$ capacity were derived by considering Korean nuclear power programme radioactive waste generation data, including Kori, Hanbit, and APR 1400 nuclear reactor data. The repository program is best suited to be introduced roughly 10 years after reactor operation. This study is important as an initial implementation of a national LILW disposal program for Kenya and other newcomer countries interested in nuclear power technology.

Evaluation of Exposure Dose and Working Hours for Near Surface Disposal Facility

  • Yeseul Cho;Hoseog Dho;Hyungoo Kang;Chunhyung Cho
    • 방사성폐기물학회지
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    • 제20권4호
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    • pp.511-521
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    • 2022
  • Decommissioning of nuclear power plants generates a large amount of radioactive waste in a short period. Moreover, Radioactive waste has various forms including a large volumes of metal, concrete, and solid waste. The disposal of decommissioning waste using 200 L drums is inefficient in terms of economics, work efficiency, and radiation safety. Therefore, The Korea Radioactive Waste Agency is developing large containers for the packaging, transportation, and disposal of decommissioning waste. Assessing disposability considering the characteristics of the radioactive waste and facility, convenience of operation, and safety of workers is necessary. In this study, the exposure dose rate of workers during the disposal of new containers was evaluated using Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport code. Six normal and four abnormal scenarios were derived for the assessment of the dose rate in a near surface disposal facility operation. The results showed that the calculated dose rates in all normal scenarios were lower than the direct exposure dose limitation of workers in the safety analysis report. In abnormal scenarios, the work hours with dose rates below 20 mSv·y-1 were calculated. The results of this study will be useful in establishing the optimal radiation work conditions.

Parametric Study for Structural Reinforcement Methods of Disposal Container for NPP Decommissioning Radioactive Waste

  • Hyungoo Kang;Hoseog Dho;Jongmin Lim;Yeseul Cho;Chunhyung Cho
    • 방사성폐기물학회지
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    • 제21권3호
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    • pp.329-345
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    • 2023
  • This paper described a method for analyzing the structural performance of a metal container used for disposing radioactive waste generated during the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant, and numerical analysis results of a method for reinforcing the container. The containers to be analyzed were those that can be used in near-surface and landfill disposal facilities scheduled to be operated at the Gyeongju radioactive waste disposal facility. Structural reinforcement of the container was performed by lattice reinforcement, column reinforcement, and bottom plate reinforcement. Accordingly, a total of 14 reinforcement cases were modeled. The external force causing damage to the container was set equivalent to the impact of a 9-m fall, accounting for the height of the vault at the near-surface disposal facility. The reinforcement methods with a high contribution to the structural performance of the container were concluded to be lattice and column reinforcements.

Study on Rainfall Infiltration Into Vault of Near-surface Disposal Facility Based on Various Disposal Scenarios

  • Kwon, Mijin;Kang, Hyungoo;Cho, Chunhyung
    • 방사성폐기물학회지
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    • 제19권4호
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    • pp.503-515
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    • 2021
  • In this study, rainfall infiltration in vault of the second near-surface disposal facility was evaluated on the basis of various disposal scenarios. A total of four different disposal scenarios were examined based on the locations of the radioactive waste containers. A numerical model was developed using the FEFLOW software and finite element method to simulate the behavior of infiltrated water in each disposal scenario. The effects of the disposal scenarios on the infiltrated water were evaluated by estimating the flux of the infiltrated water at the vault interfaces. For 300 years, the flux of infiltrated water flowing into the vault was estimated to be 1 mm/year or less for all scenario. The overall results suggest that when the engineered barriers are intact, the flux of infiltrated water cannot generate a sufficient pressure head to penetrate the vault. In addition, it is confirmed that the disposal scenarios have insignificant effects on the infiltrated water flowing into the vault.

WOLSONG LOW- AND INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL CENTER: PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES

  • Park, Jin-Beak;Jung, Hae-Ryong;Lee, Eun-Young;Kim, Chang-Lak;Kim, Geon-Young;Kim, Kyung-Su;Koh, Yong-Kwon;Park, Kyung-Woo;Cheong, Jae-Hak;Jeong, Chan-Woo;Choi, Jong-Soo;Kim, Kyung-Deok
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • 제41권4호
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    • pp.477-492
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    • 2009
  • In this paper, we discuss the experiences during the preparation of the Wolsong Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Center. These experiences have importance as a first implementation for the national LILW disposal facility in the Republic of Korea. As for the progress, it relates to the area of selected disposal site, the disposal site characteristics, waste characteristics of the disposal facility, safety assessment, and licensing process. During these experiences, we also discuss the necessity for new organization and change for a radioactive waste management system. Further effort for the safe management of radioactive waste needs to be pursued.

방사성폐기물 신분류기준을 고려한 중저준위 방사성폐기물 처분시설의 핵종재고량 예측 (Prediction of Radionuclide Inventory for the Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility by the Radioactive Waste Classification)

  • 정강일;정노겸;문영표;정미선;박진백
    • 방사성폐기물학회지
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    • 제14권1호
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    • pp.63-78
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    • 2016
  • To meet nuclear regulatory requirements, more than 95% individual radionuclides in the low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste inventory have to be identified. In this study, the radionuclide inventory has been estimated by taking the long-term radioactive waste generation, the development plan of disposal facility, and the new radioactive waste classification into account. The state of radioactive waste cumulated from 2014 was analyzed for various radioactive sources and future prospects for predicting the long-term radioactive waste generation. The predicted radionuclide inventory results are expected to contribute to secure the development of waste disposal facility and to deploy the safety case for its long-term safety assessment.

중저준위 방사성폐기물 처분시설의 처분농도제한치 설정에 대한 고찰 I : IAEA 방법론의 동굴처분시설 적용 (Determination of Radionuclide Concentration Limit for Low and Intermediate-level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility I : Application of IAEA Methodology for Underground Silo Type Disposal Facility)

  • 홍성욱;김민성;정강일;박진백
    • 방사성폐기물학회지
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    • 제15권3호
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    • pp.257-264
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    • 2017
  • 중저준위 방사성폐기물의 처분안전성 확보와 중저준위 방폐물관리 시행계획에 따른 안정적인 처분시설 개발을 위해 중준위 방사성폐기물 처분농도제한치에 대하여 IAEA 방법론에 따라 고찰하였다. 고찰결과 IAEA 방법론에 따라 도출된 결과는 1단계 동굴처분시설 중준위 방사성폐기물의 처분농도제한치로 사용하기 부적합하였다. 1단계 동굴처분시설은 다양한 준위 및 여러 종류의 방사성폐기물이 처분 대상이 되나, IAEA 방법론은 본래 천층처분시설의 처분농도제한치를 설정하는 방법으로서, 단일종류의 방사성폐기물로만 구성된 처분시설의 처분농도제한치를 설정하기 적합하기 때문이었다. 따라서 처분대상 방사성폐기물의 준위별 수량을 고려한 방사능 도출, 이에 대한 시나리오별 평가결과 및 성능목표치를 고려한 1단계 동굴처분시설 중준위 방사성폐기물 처분농도제한치 산출 방법의 개발 및 적용이 동굴처분시설의 안정적인 운영을 위해 필요하다.

중저준위방사성폐기물 처분시설의 처분농도제한치 설정에 대한 고찰 II: 최적화 방법론 개발 및 적용 (Determination of Radionuclide Concentration Limit for Low and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility II: Application of Optimization Methodology for Underground Silo Type Disposal Facility)

  • 홍성욱;김민성;정강일;박진백
    • 방사성폐기물학회지
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    • 제15권3호
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    • pp.265-279
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    • 2017
  • 2014년 12월 사용 승인된 경주 중저준위 방사성폐기물 동굴처분시설은 중저준위 방사성폐기물의 처분을 위해 운영중이나 중준위 방사성폐기물을 처분할 수 없다. 왜나하면 기존 중준위 방사성폐기물이 원자력안전위원회 고시 2014-003호에 따라 방사성폐기물 준위가 세분화되었으며, 기존의 중저준위 방사성폐기물 핵종별 처분농도제한치 값이 변경되었으나 이를 고려하지 못하였기 때문이다. 중준위 방사성폐기물의 안전한 처분을 위해 IAEA에서 제시한 방법론과는 달리 방사능량 산출 시 적용된 가용데이터를 기반으로 기존의 설정된 극저준위 및 저준위 방사성폐기물의 처분농도제한치를 고려하여 1단계 동굴처분시설의 중준위 방사성폐기물에 대한 처분농도제한치를 설정하였다. 단, $^{14}C$의 경우 처분농도제한치 외에 추가적인 방사능량 제한이 필요함을 확인하고 우물이용시나리오를 통해 1단계 동굴처분시설의 총방사능량을 제한하였다. 설정된 중준위 방사성폐기물 처분농도제한치와 $^{14}C$의 총방사능량이 적용된 방사능량에 대해 운영 중 및 폐쇄 후 시나리오의 평가결과가 모두 성능목표치를 만족함을 확인하여, 도출된 중준위 방사성폐기물 처분농도제한치가 1단계 동굴처분시설의 중준위 방사성폐기물 처분농도제한치로 사용할 수 있음을 확인하였다. 처분 안전성 증진을 위해 방사성폐기물 발생기관의 데이터를 추가 확보하며, $^{14}C$의 누적방사능량을 관리해 나갈 계획이다.

우리나라 중·저준위 방사성폐기물 처분시설 종합개발계획(안)과 예비안전성평가 (Comprehensive Development Plans for the Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility in Korea and Preliminary Safety Assessment)

  • 정강일;김진형;권미진;정미선;홍성욱;박진백
    • 방사성폐기물학회지
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    • 제14권4호
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    • pp.385-410
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    • 2016
  • 경주 방사성폐기물 처분시설은 향후 80만 포장물을 처분할 계획이며 다양한 처분방식 및 관리형태를 가진 복합계가 될 것이다. 본 논문에서는 전체부지 처분용량(80만 포장물) 처분시설의 단계별 개발에 따른 영향을 평가하기 위하여 처분시설 종합개발계획(안)에 따른 예비안전성평가를 수행하였다. 각 시나리오에 대한 안전성평가결과 처분시설의 성능목표치를 만족하였다. 다만, 전체처분시설의 안전성 평가결과에 중준위 방사성폐기물로 인하여 1단계 동굴 처분시설이 가장 크게 영향을 미치므로 처분시설의 안전성 향상을 위하여 처분방사능량제한 설정 등 관리방안이 필요하다. Safety Case 단계별 구축을 통하여 중 저준위 방사성폐기물 처분시설 종합개발 과정에서 인지된 불확실성을 저감하여 안전성을 증진 시킬 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

처분방사능량제한치를 고려한 중저준위 방사성폐기물 처분시설의 핵종재고량 산정(안) (Prediction of Radionuclide Inventory for Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste by Considering Concentration Limit of Waste Package)

  • 정강일;김민성;정노겸;박진백
    • 방사성폐기물학회지
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    • 제15권1호
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    • pp.65-82
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    • 2017
  • 방사성폐기물 발생기관의 가용데이터를 기반으로 산출된 핵종재고량을 적용하여 예비안전성평가를 수행한 결과 처분안전성과 운영측면에서 많은 어려움이 예상됨을 확인하였다. 본 논문에서는 전체처분시설 예비안전성평가를 수행하였으며, 평가결과 성능목표치 초과핵종에 대해 방사능량이 큰 비중을 차지하는 단위포장물을 선별하고, 높은 표면선량률의 포장물을 처분대상에서 제외하는 방식으로 처분시설의 처분방사능량제한을 도입하였다. 처분방사능량제한은 안전기준 만족을 위한 처분시설별 인수기준과 처분기준 설정에 기초자료로 활용할 것이며, 경주 처분시설의 안전한 종합개발계획수립 및 처분시설의 안전성 최적화를 위한 Safety Case 구축에 기여할 것으로 판단된다.