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Evaluation of Rheological Properties and Acceptance Criteria of Solidifying Agents for Radioactive Waste Disposal Using Waste Concrete Powder

폐콘크리트를 재활용한 방사성 폐기물용 고화제의 레올로지 특성 및 인수기준 특성평가

  • Seo, Eun-A (Department of Structural Engineering Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology) ;
  • Kim, Do-Gyeum (Department of Structural Engineering Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology) ;
  • Lee, Ho-Jea (Department of Structural Engineering Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology)
  • 서은아 (한국건설기술연구원 구조연구본부) ;
  • 김도겸 (한국건설기술연구원 구조연구본부) ;
  • 이호재 (한국건설기술연구원 구조연구본부)
  • Received : 2022.09.05
  • Accepted : 2022.09.22
  • Published : 2022.09.30
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Abstract

In this study, performance evaluation and rheological characteristics were analyzed for recycling the fine powder of nuclear power plant dismantled waste concrete as a solidifying agent for radioactive waste disposal. The radioactive concrete fine powder was used to prepare a simulated sample, and the test specimen was prepared using Di-water, CoCl2, and 1 mol CsCl aqueous solution as mixing water. Regardless of the aggregate mixing ratio and the type of mixing water, it satisfies the performance standard of 3.45 MPa for compressive strength at 28 days of age. All specimens satisfied the criteria for submersion strength, and the thermal cycle compressive strength satisfies the criteria for all specimens except Plain-50. As a result of evaluating the rheological properties of the solidifying agent, it was found that the increase in the aggregate mixing rate decreased the yield stress and plastic viscosity. The leaching index for cobalt and cesium of all specimens was 6 or higher, which satisfies the standard. In order to secure the stable performance of the solidifying agent, it is considered effective to use 40 % or less of the aggregate component in the solidifying agent.

이 연구에서는 원전해체 폐콘크리트 미분말을 방사성 폐기물 처분용 고화제로 재활용하기 위한 인수기준 성능 및 레올로지 특성을 분석하였다. 고화제는 방사성 콘크리트 미분말을 모사하여 사용하였으며, 시험체는 증류수, CoCl2, CsCl 1 mol 수용액을 배합수로 사용하여 제작하였다. 골재 미분말 혼입율 및 혼합수의 종류에 관계없이 재령 28일 압축강도 성능기준 3.45 MPa를 만족하였다. 모든 시험체는 침수강도 기준을 만족하였고 열순환 압축강도는 Plain-50을 제외한 모든 시험체에 대하여 인수기준을 만족하였다. 고화제의 레올로지 특성을 평가한 결과, 골재 혼입율이 증가할수록 항복응력과 소성점도가 감소함을 알 수 있었다. 모든 시험체의 코발트와 세슘에 대한 침출지수는 6 이상으로 인수기준을 만족하였다. 방사성 폐기물 처분용 고화제의 안정적인 성능을 확보하기 위해서는 고화제 내의 골재 성분은 40 % 이하로 사용하는 것이 효과적인 것으로 판단된다.

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본 연구는 산업통상자원부(MOTIE)와 한국에너지기술평가원(KETEP)의 지원을 받아 수행한 연구 과제입니다. (No. 20203210100150)

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