• 대한화학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.304-311
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• 2001

경수로 사용후 핵 연료에 미량 함유되어 있는 핵분열생성물을 유도 결합 플라스마 원자방출분광법(ICP-AES)으로 분석하기 위하여 우라늄으로부터 학분열생성물을 추출 크로마토그래피로 분리, 회수하는 방법을 검토하였다. 우라늄 분리 분야에서 잘 알려져 있는 tri-n-butyl phosphate(TBP)를 추출제로 사용하여 몇 가지 Amberlite XAD 다공성 수지들에 대한 침윤능을 비교한 후 TPB침윤양이 가장 큰 Amberlite XAD-16을 지지체로 선택하였다. 사용후핵연료 용해용액과 화학조성이 유사한 모의 사용후핵연료 용해용액을 사용하여 TBP 침윤수지에 대한 핵분열생성물 원소들의 흡착거동을 조사하고, 분리에 미치는 여러 변수들을 최적화 하였다. Pd 및 Ru을 제외한 대부분의 핵분열생성물 원소들을 정밀도 3.1% 이하의 범위에서 정량적으로 회수할 수 있었다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.263-274
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• 1979

국내도입이 예상되는 900MWe급 가압경수로형 (PWR) 원자력 발전소와 캐나다형가압중수로형 (PHWR-CANDU) 원자력발전소에 대하여 throwaway 핵연료주기를 가상하여 두 노형의 상대적인 경제성을 비교 검토 하였다. 계산을 목적으로 발전단가를 발전소 투자비, 운전보수비, 운전자본비 및 핵연료비로 구분했으며 건설단가는 보완된 ORCOST 전산코드를 그리고 발전단가는 보완된 POWERCO-50 전산코드를 사용하여 구하였다. 계산에 요구되는 각종의 경제인자에 대하여는 단일의 수치값을 갖는 상수보다는 어떤 범위의 수치대를 이루는 통계적인 변수로 처리하였으며 ORCOST 및 POWERCO-50을 통한 무작위 추출법을 통하여 발전소 건설비 및 발전단가의 화율돗수 분포도를 얻었다. 계산결과 두노형간의 발전단가 분포도는 서로 겹치고 있으며 발전 단가의 기대치는 1986년도 미화로 PHWR의 발전단가가 PWR의 발전단가, 39.41mills/kwh보다 약 0.4mill/kwh만큼 적지만 PHWR의 건설기간이 PWR 보다 1년정도 더 걸리게되는 경우 차이가 없음을 알았다. 따라서 두 노형간의 경제성은 거의 우열을 가릴 수 없으며 한국에서 원자력발전소 노형을 선정할 때 기술전수, 국산화 등 경제외적 인자도 경제적 인자로 수량화하여 검토하는 것이 필요하다고 결론을 내렸다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.1540-1554
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• 2023

To use nuclear energy sustainably, spent nuclear fuel, classified as high-level radioactive waste and inevitably discharged after electricity generation by nuclear power plants, must be managed safely and isolated from the human environment. In Korea, the land area is limited and the amount of high-level radioactive waste, including spent nuclear fuels to be disposed, is relatively large. Thus, it is particularly necessary to maximize disposal efficiency. In this study, a high-efficiency deep geological repository concept was developed to enhance disposal efficiency. To this end, design strategies and requirements for a high-efficiency deep geological repository system were established, and engineered barrier modules with a disposal canister for pressurized water reactor (PWR)-type and pressurized heavy water reactor type Canada deuterium uranium (CANDU) plants were developed. Thermal and structural stability assessments were conducted for the repository system; it was confirmed that the system was suitable for the established strategies and requirements. In addition, the results of the nuclear safety assessment showed that the radiological safety of the new system met the Korean safety standards for disposal of high-level radioactive waste in terms of radiological dose. To evaluate disposal efficiency in terms of the disposal area, the layout of the developed disposal areas was assessed in terms of thermal limits. The estimated disposal areas were 2.51 km² and 1.82 km² (existing repository system: 4.57 km²) and the excavated host rock volumes were 2.7 Mm³ and 2.0 Mm³ (existing repository system: 4.5 Mm³) for thermal limits of 100 ℃ and 130 ℃, respectively. These results indicated that the area and the excavated volume of the new repository system were reduced by 40-60% compared to the existing repository system. In addition, methods to further improve the efficiency were derived for the disposal area for deep geological disposal of spent nuclear fuel. The results of this study are expected to be useful in establishing a national high-level radioactive waste management policy, and for the design of a commercial deep geological repository system for spent nuclear fuels.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.179-184
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• 2009

The Fuel Test Loop(FTL) which is capable of an irradiation testing under a similar operating condition to those of PWR(Pressurized Water Reactor) and CANDU(CANadian Deuterium Uranium reactor) nuclear power plants has been developed and installed in HANARO, KAERI(Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute). It consists of In-Pile Section(IPS) and Out-of Pile System(OPS). The IPS, which is located inside the pool is divided into 3-parts; the in-pool pipes, the IVA(IPS Vessel Assembly) and the support structures. The test fuel is loaded inside a double wall, inner pressure vessel and outer pressure vessel, to keep the functionality of the reactor coolant pressure boundary. The IVA is manufactured by local company and the functional test and verification were done through pressure drop, vibration, hydraulic and leakage tests. The brazing technique for the instrument lines has been checked for its functionality and performance. An IVA has been manufactured by local technique and have finally tested under high temperature and high pressure. The IVA and piping did not experience leakage, as we have checked the piping, flanges, assembly parts. We have obtained good data during the three cycle test which includes a pressure test, pressure and temperature cycling, and constant temperature.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권8호
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• pp.1732-1741
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• 2020

The structural integrity of welded joints in the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) is directly related to the safety of nuclear power plants. The RPV is made from SA508-III steel in a pressurized water reactor. In this study, we investigated the effects of temperature on the tensile and fracture toughness properties of Chinese SA508-III welded joint in different sampling areas in order to provide reference data for structural integrity assessments of RPVs. The specimens used in tensile and fracture toughness tests were fabricated from the base metal (BM), weld metal (WM), and the heat-affected zone (HAZ) in the welded joint. The representative testing temperatures included the ambient temperature (20 ℃), upper shelf temperature (100 ℃), and service temperature (320 ℃). The results showed that temperature greatly affected the fracture toughness (JIC) values for the SA508-III welded joint. The JIC values for BM and HAZ both decreased remarkably from 20 ℃ to 320 ℃. The fracture morphologies showed that the BM and HAZ in the welded joint exhibited fully ductile fracture at 20 ℃, whereas partial cleavage fracture was mixed in ductile fracture mode at 100 ℃ and 320 ℃. The WM exhibited the ductile and cleavage fracture mixed mode at various temperatures, and the JIC values showed slight changes.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.73-79
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• 2003

가압경수형 원자력발전소 일차계통에서 발생되는 방사성 부식생성물(크러드)은 원자력발전소 작업종사자 피폭의 주요원인이다. 또한, 최근 원자력발전소의 장주기운전 추세에 따라 장기간 노심에 침적된 방사성 부식생성물은 hideout 현상으로 노심의 출력에 영향을 주는 축방향이상출력 (AOA) 현상의 원인이 되고 있다. 크러드의 주요 성분은 마그네타이트, 니켈 페라이트, 코발트 페라이트가 주를 이루며, 이러한 산화물 형태는 강자성의 자기적 성질을 가지고 있다. 따라서, 전자석과 영구자석의 적절한 배치를 통하여 자기장을 발생시켜 크러드를 제거하는 필터 개발을 위해 개념 설계를 하였다. 기존의 필터와 달리 유체의 흐름을 방해하지 않아 압력저하 현상이 발생하지 않고, 연속적으로 사용할 수 있는 장점이 있다. 크러드 제거 기술의 하나로써 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국방사성폐기물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국방사성폐기물학회 2003년도 가을 학술논문집
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• pp.38-42
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• 2003

가압경수형 원자력발전소 일차계통에서 발생되는 방사성 부식생성물(크러드)은 원자력발전소 작업종사자 피폭의 주요원인이다. 또한, 최근 원자력발전소의 장주기운전 추세에 따라 장기간 노심에 침적된 방사성 부식생성물은 hideout 현상으로 노심의 출력에 영향을 주는 축방향이상출력(AOA) 현상의 원인이 되고 있다. 크러드의 주요 성분은 마그네타이트, 니켈페라이트, 코발트페라이트가 주를 이루며, 이러한 산화물 형태는 강자성의 자기적 성질을 가지고 있다. 따라서, 전자석과 영구자석의 적절한 배치를 통하여 자기장을 발생시켜 크러드를 제거하는 필터 개발을 위해 개념 설계를 하였다. 기존의 필터와 달리 유체의 흐름을 방해하지 않아 압력저하 현상이 발생하지 않고, 연속적으로 사용할 수 있는 장점이 있다. 크러드 제거 기술의 하나로써 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.253-264
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• 1988

본 논문에서는 불란서에서 건설한 900 MWe급 가압경수형 원자로의 중성자 잡음해석 결과를 제시하였다. 중성자 잡음해석이란 노심내의 반응도 변화 및 노심의 수평운동으로 인한 노외검출기 신호의 변화를 해석하는 기법을 의미한다 이러한 방법은 Deterministic Dynamic Testing 기법중에서도 발전소의 정상운전 조건을 유지시키며 기존의 발전소 계측설비를 이용할 수 있다는 장점을 지니고 있다. 본 논문에 사용된 잡음신호는 울진 1호기 원자로의 시운전 시험기간에 구하였으며 이를 통계적 기술함수인 에너지 밀도함수(PSD), 검출기간의 상관함수 (CF)및 위상차(Phase Difference)로 나타내었다. 실험결과, 원자로 용기내의 냉각수 흐름 및 압력맥동 등에 의해 유도되는 Core Support Barrel(CSB)의 진동 주파수가 8Hz 근처임을 규명하였다.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.405-412
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• 2014

As a major type of heat exchanger, the steam generator (SG) produces steam from heat energy of a nuclear power plant reactor. The steam produced by the steam generator flows into a turbine, and plays an important role in electric power generation. The heat transfer tubes in the steam generator consist of approximately 10,000 U-shaped tubes, which perform a structural role and act as thermal boundaries. The heat transfer tubes conduct the thermal energy between the primary coolant (about $320^{\circ}C$, $157kgf/cm^2$) obtained from the reactor and the secondary coolant (about $260^{\circ}C$, $60kgf/cm^2$) as part of the secondary system. Recently, the heat transfer tubes in the steam generator of the pressurized water reactor (PWR) are primarily produced from Alloy 600 and Alloy 690 seamless tubes. As a pilot study to find process parameters for the cold U-bending process using rotary draw bending, numerical and experimental investigations were conducted to produce U-shaped tubes from long straight SUS304L seamless tubes. 3D finite element simulations were run using ABAQUS Explicit with consideration of the elastic recovery. The process parameters studied were the angular speed, the operation period and the bending angle. Experimental verifications were conducted to insure the suitability of the final U-shaped configurations with respect to both ovality and wall thickness.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제51권7호
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• pp.1738-1748
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• 2019

Previous research has shown that the inclined condition has an impact on the natural circulation (natural circulation) mode operation of Floating Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP) mounted on the movable marine platform. Due to its compact structure, small volume, strong maneuverability, the Integral Pressurized Water Reactor (IPWR) is adopted as marine reactor in general. The OTSGs of IPWR are symmetrically arranged in the annular region between the reactor vessel and core support barrel in this paper. Therefore, many parallel natural circulation loops are built between the core and the OTSGs primary side when the main pump is stopped. and the inclined condition would lead to discrepancies of the natural circulation drive head among the OTSGs in different locations. In addition, the flow rate and temperature nonuniform distribution of the core caused by inclined condition are coupled with the thermal hydraulics parameters maldistribution caused by OTSG group operating mode on low power operation. By means of the RELAP5 codes were modified by adding module calculating the effect of inclined, heaving and rolling condition, the simulation model of IPWR in inclined condition was built. Using the models developed, the influences on natural circulation operation by inclined angle and OTSG position, the transitions between forced circulation (forced circulation) and natural circulation and the effect on natural circulation operation by different OTSG grouping situations in inclined condition were analyzed. It was observed that a larger inclined angle results the temperature of the core outlet is too high and the OTSG superheat steam is insufficient in natural circulation mode operation. In general, the inclined angle is smaller unless the hull is destroyed seriously or the platform overturn in the ocean. In consequence, the results indicated that the IPWR in the movable marine platform in natural circulation mode operation is safety. Selecting an appropriate average temperature setting value or operating the uplifted OTSG group individually is able to reduce the influence on natural circulation flow of IPWR by inclined condition.