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Performance Assessment of Distributed Strain Sensing Techniques for Convergence Monitoring of Radioactive Waste Repository [PDF]

Sensors, 2022
This paper presents the measurement methodology of diameter reduction monitoring of micro-tunnel structures used for radioactive waste storage based on distributed strain measurements along fiber optic sensors installed on the circumference.
Arianna Piccolo, Yann Lecieux, Sylvie Lesoille, Pierre Teixeira, Johan Bertrand, Dominique Leduc   +5 more
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The Beishan underground research laboratory for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste in China: Planning, site selection, site characterization and in situ tests

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2018
With the rapid development of nuclear power in China, the disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW) has become an important issue for nuclear safety and environmental protection. Deep geological disposal is internationally accepted as a feasible and
Ju Wang, Liang Chen, Rui Su, Xingguang Zhao   +3 more
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Impact of microbial processes on the safety of deep geological repositories for radioactive waste. [PDF]

Front Microbiol, 2023
To date, the increasing production of radioactive waste due to the extensive use of nuclear power is becoming a global environmental concern for society. For this reason, many countries have been considering the use of deep geological repositories (DGRs)
Ruiz-Fresneda MA, Martinez-Moreno MF, Povedano-Priego C, Morales-Hidalgo M, Jroundi F, Merroun ML.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Graphene Oxide Membranes for Tunable Ion Sieving in Acidic Radioactive Waste. [PDF]

Adv Sci (Weinh), 2021
Graphene oxide (GO) membranes with unique nanolayer structure have demonstrated excellent separation capability based on their size‐selective effect, but there are few reports on achieving ion–ion separation, because it is difficult to inhibit the ...
Wu T, Wang Z, Lu Y, Liu S, Li H, Ye G, Chen J.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Planning and decommissioning of a disused Theratron- 780 teletherapy machine and the dose assessment methodology for normal and radiological emergency conditions

Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2023
The present work represents a technical guideline for decommissioning a disused teletherapy machine model Theratron-780 and contains category one 60Co radioactive source.
Mohamed M.Elsayed Breky, Muhammad S. Mansy, A.A. El-Sadek, Yousif M. Mousa, Yasser T. Mohamed   +4 more
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Challenges of implementing the policy and strategy for management of radioactive waste and nuclear spent fuel in Indonesia

Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2021
Indonesia has policies and strategies for the management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel that arises from the use of nuclear research and development facilities, including three research reactors, and the use of radioisotopes in medicine and ...
D.S. Wisnubroto, H. Zamroni, R. Sumarbagiono, G. Nurliati   +3 more
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Characterization of Waste Generated from Nuclide Management Process in Waste Burden Minimization Technology for Spent Nuclear Fuel

Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations, 2022
To reduce the environmental burden caused by the disposal of spent nuclear fuel, waste burden minimization technology is currently being developed at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute.
Jung-Hoon Choi, Byeonggwan Lee, Ki-Rak Lee, Hyun Woo Kang, Hyeon Jin Eom, Seong-Sik Shin, Ga-Yeong Kim, Hwan-Seo Park   +7 more
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On the Sustainable Utilization of Geopolymers for Safe Management of Radioactive Waste: A Review

Sustainability, 2023
The application of geopolymers for the safe management of radioactive waste has not been implemented on a large scale, where they are tirelessly examined with the purpose of facilitating the practicality and feasibility of the actual application towards ...
E. Phillip, T. Choo, Nurul Mujahidah Ahmad Khairuddin, Rehab O. Abdel Rahman   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Removal efficiency of 137Cs from radioactively contaminated electric arc furnace dust using different solvents

Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2023
An advertent meltdown of radioactive source during steel smelting generates electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) polluted with 137Cs. The removal efficiency of 137Cs from EAFD was assessed by the lixiviation method using different solvents and at various ...
T. Akharawutchayanon, P. Sopapan, S. Yotthuan, P. Gunhakoon, K. Yubonmhat, S. Issarapanacheewin, W. Katekaew, N. Prasertchiewchan   +7 more
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The current state of the radioactive waste temporary storage sites at the Chornobyl exclusion zone [PDF]

Ядерна фізика та енергетика, 2020
The paper provides an overview of radioactive waste temporary storage sites (RWTSS) located at the Chornobyl exclusion zone. The screening, investigation, and other activities currently undertaken at RWTSS in order to ensure their safety, as well as ...
V. M. Antropov, O. V. Marinich, O. G. Tretyak, A. I. Khabryka   +3 more
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