Radioactive gaseous-aerosol releases from the WWR-M research reactor
The radiation impact of the WWR-M research reactor is possible due to the release of radioactive substances into the environment, which are generated during both operation and decommissioning. One of the operator's responsibilities is to take measures to avoid or optimize the generation and man...
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Institute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
2023-09-01
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| description | The radiation impact of the WWR-M research reactor is possible due to the release of radioactive substances into the environment, which are generated during both operation and decommissioning. One of the operator's responsibilities is to take measures to avoid or optimize the generation and management of radioactive waste to minimize the overall impact on the environment. Gaseous and airborne wastes are released into the environment through ventilation and air cleaning systems, which are essentials of the overall reactor design. The main method for preventing radioactive contamination spread to the environment is the combination of a well-designed ventilation system having thorough cleaning of the exhaust air. An analysis of the source terms of the gaseous-aerosol emissions, a description of the existing radiation control system and special ventilation system, and an analysis of the actual gaseous-aerosol emissions are presented. The total amount of gaseous-aerosol emissions during the planned reactor dismantling activity is estimated. The sufficiency and effectiveness of the existing system to ensure the required level of reactor safety are shown. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d1a6fb9ebd7f4a27b1c03d2704e5df592025-08-20T03:24:59ZengInstitute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of UkraineЯдерна фізика та енергетика1818-331X2074-05652023-09-01243247255https://doi.org/10.15407/jnpae2023.03.247Radioactive gaseous-aerosol releases from the WWR-M research reactorYu. M. Lobach0V. M. Shevel1Institute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, UkraineInstitute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, UkraineThe radiation impact of the WWR-M research reactor is possible due to the release of radioactive substances into the environment, which are generated during both operation and decommissioning. One of the operator's responsibilities is to take measures to avoid or optimize the generation and management of radioactive waste to minimize the overall impact on the environment. Gaseous and airborne wastes are released into the environment through ventilation and air cleaning systems, which are essentials of the overall reactor design. The main method for preventing radioactive contamination spread to the environment is the combination of a well-designed ventilation system having thorough cleaning of the exhaust air. An analysis of the source terms of the gaseous-aerosol emissions, a description of the existing radiation control system and special ventilation system, and an analysis of the actual gaseous-aerosol emissions are presented. The total amount of gaseous-aerosol emissions during the planned reactor dismantling activity is estimated. The sufficiency and effectiveness of the existing system to ensure the required level of reactor safety are shown.http://jnpae.kinr.kiev.ua/24.3/Articles_PDF/jnpae-2023-24-0247-Lobach.pdfwwr-type research reactoremissionsradioactive gasaerosolsradioactive isotopesdecommissioningdismantling. |
| spellingShingle | Yu. M. Lobach V. M. Shevel Radioactive gaseous-aerosol releases from the WWR-M research reactor Ядерна фізика та енергетика wwr-type research reactor emissions radioactive gas aerosols radioactive isotopes decommissioning dismantling. |
| title | Radioactive gaseous-aerosol releases from the WWR-M research reactor |
| title_full | Radioactive gaseous-aerosol releases from the WWR-M research reactor |
| title_fullStr | Radioactive gaseous-aerosol releases from the WWR-M research reactor |
| title_full_unstemmed | Radioactive gaseous-aerosol releases from the WWR-M research reactor |
| title_short | Radioactive gaseous-aerosol releases from the WWR-M research reactor |
| title_sort | radioactive gaseous aerosol releases from the wwr m research reactor |
| topic | wwr-type research reactor emissions radioactive gas aerosols radioactive isotopes decommissioning dismantling. |
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