Methods to Prevent the source Term of Methyl Iodide During a Core Melt Accident
Activity Acronym:
SOS-2
Authors:
Anna Karhu
Abstract:
The purpose of this literature review is to gather available information of the methods to
prevent a source term of methyl iodide during a core melt accident. The most widely
studied methods for nuclear power plants include the impregnated carbon filters and
alkaline additives and sprays . It is indicated that some deficiencies of these methods may
emerge. More reactive impregnants and additives could make a great improvement . As a
new method in the field of nuclear applications, the potential of transition metals to
decompose methyl iodide, is introduced in this review . This area would require an
additional research, which could elucidate the remaining questions of the reactions . The
ionization of the gaseous methyl iodide by corona-discharge reactors is also shortly
described.