Management of radioactive waste resulting from nuclear fuel damage
Activity Acronym:
AVF-1
Authors:
Jan Elkert, Mats Ullberg
Abstract:
Additional amounts of radioactive waste are generated in nuclear power
reactors in case fuel elements are damaged. Two cases of theoretical
damage are studied: Pipe rupture of one of the main circulation loops
of the reactor, and blockage of a coolant channel of a fuel assembly.
The systems installed for handling of radioactive waste at nuclear
power plants in the Nordic countries appear to adequately handle such
waste. Higher flexibility in waste management may in certain cases be
achieved through additional storage capacities and circulation
alternatives.