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Suggestion of Efficient High Dose Spent Filter Handling and Compaction Equipment

  • Received : 2021.10.25
  • Accepted : 2022.02.09
  • Published : 2022.06.30
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Abstract

Spent filters with a high radiation dose rate of 2 mSv·hr-1 or more are not easily managed. So far, the Korean policy for spent filter disposal is to store them temporarily at nuclear power plants until the waste filters can be easily managed. Nuclear power plant decommissioning in Korea is starting with Kori unit 1. Volume reduction of waste generated during decommissioning can reduce the cost and optimize the space usage at disposal site. Therefore, efficient volume reduction is a very important factor during the decommissioning process. A conceptual method, based on the experiences of developing 200 and 800 ton compactors at Orion EnC, has been developed considering worker exposure with the followings a crusher (upgrade of compaction efficiency), an automatic dose measuring system with a NaI(Tl) detector, a shield box, an inner drum to prepare for easy handling of drums and packaging, a 30 ton compactor, and an automatic robot system. This system achieves a volume reduction ratio of up to 85.7%; hence, the system can reduce the disposal cost and waste volume. It can be applied to other types of wastes that are not easily managed due to high dose rates and remote control operation necessity.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by Nuclear R&D Program (20191510301180) of Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP).

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