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Cooling Process Analysis of a 5-Drum System for Radioactive Waste Processing

Energies, 2018
A cooling system design for the processing of radioactive waste drums is investigated in this work, with the objective of providing insights for the determination of the air flow rate required to ensure an acceptable slag temperature (323 K or below ...
Alfredo Iranzo, Francisco Javier Pino, José Guerra, Francisco Bernal, Nicasio García   +4 more
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Management of Radioactive Waste Containing Graphite: Overview of Methods

Energies, 2020
Since the beginning of the nuclear industry, graphite has been widely used as a moderator and reflector of neutrons in nuclear power reactors. Some reactors are relatively old and have already been shut down.
Leon Fuks, Irena Herdzik-Koniecko, Katarzyna Kiegiel, Grazyna Zakrzewska-Koltuniewicz   +3 more
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Comparing activated carbon and graphene-based electrodes using electrosorption process to quantify environmental impact associated with thorium extraction via LCA framework [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Thorium extraction from radioactive waste via various methods, including solvent extraction, ion exchange, adsorption, and electrosorption, raises significant concerns regarding radiological risks, human health, emissions, and other environmental impacts.
Naseem Akhtar, Aznan Fazli Ismail, Marlia M. Hanafiah, Syazwani Binti Mohd Fadzil   +3 more
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Remove Liquid Radioactive Wastes Utilizing Nanofiltration, Ultrafiltration, and Microfiltration Membranes [PDF]

Engineering and Technology Journal, 2022
Radioactive waste is generated from fuel cycle processes in nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants (NPPs) in electrical power production, radioisotope manufacturing in nuclear research centers, and medical, industrial, and agricultural applications ...
Alanood Alsarayreh, Taisir Abbas, Saleh Alaswad, Sabad e-Gul, A Bajoga   +4 more
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The spatial and planning aspect of solving the issue of radioactive waste disposal in the Republic of Serbia [PDF]

Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection, 2021
In the Republic of Serbia, radioactive waste has been stored for many years at the Vinča location near Belgrade. However, the location is not suitable for this purpose.
Stefanović Nebojša D., Krunić Nikola M., Danilović Hristić Nataša M   +2 more
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Modeling of innovation research clusters in the field of radioactive waste utilization [PDF]

Журнал інженерних наук, 2020
The situation with the processing and disposal of radioactive waste, including the liquid phase, is not resolved. Many questions remain regarding the environmental safety of processes and the technological implementation of the most energy-efficient ...
Chernysh Ye., Plyatsuk L., Azarov S., Tsutsumiuchi K., Kotova I.   +4 more
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Calculation of the high-level waste maximum activity of the Chornobyl NPP operating origin during storage in KTZV-0.2 containers [PDF]

Ядерна фізика та енергетика, 2022
This paper decrypts the conceptual design of the cask’s control radiation system of high-level waste (HLW). This system is intended for the solid radioactive waste processing plant at Chornobyl NPP and is capable of forming a passport for a batch of HLW,
V. V. Derengovskyi, S. V. Kupriianchuk, D. O. Khomenko, D. V. Fedorchenko   +3 more
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Comparison of Technologies for Metal Radioactive Waste Decontamination

The Annals of “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati. Fascicle IX, Metallurgy and Materials Science, 2021
A review is made of the growth dynamics of metal radioactive waste on a world scale. The most commonly applied technologies (hydro- and pyrometallurgical) for deactivation of this waste are presented.
Yavor LUKARSKI, Hristo ARGIROV, Ilian ATANASOV   +2 more
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Minimization of radioactive waste volume from nuclear power plants using precipitation-membrane technologies [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences, 2022
The purpose of this study is the development and experimental testing on simulation solutions of a precipitation-membrane method for fractionation of liquid radioactive waste and sorption post-treatment of the filtrate. The choice of processing method is
Vinnitskii Vadim, Chugunov Aleksander
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Technical concept of disposal for very low-level, low-level and short-lived intermediate-level radioactive waste of the Belarusian NPP

Весці Нацыянальнай акадэміі навук Беларусі: Серыя фізіка-тэхнічных навук, 2022
The paper briefly presents the principal technical solutions for radioactive waste disposal facilities (RWDF), as well as for auxiliary buildings, structures and engineering systems for this RWDF, which ensure safe and economically feasible disposal of ...
M. L. Zhemzhurov, N. D. Kuzmina
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