RADIATION PROTECTION ›› 2021, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (2): 151-156.

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Practice and exploration of radioactive solid waste minimization in Yangjiang Nuclear Power Plant

YAO Zhimeng, ZHU Jianrui, FENG Jincai, ZOU Xiaowei, LIU Ziping, LI Xinxian   

  1. Yangjiang Nuclear Power Co. Ltd., Guangdong Yangjiang 529941
  • Received:2020-03-20 Online:2021-03-20 Published:2021-05-07

Abstract: This paper summarized good practices and experience on waste minimization management in a domestic nuclear power plant. By implementing high-integrated container (HIC) waste treatment processes and sending out flammable radioactive waste for incineration, the effectiveness and shortcomings of waste minimization measures were analysed, considering the aspects of design, technology, management, ect. Some suggestions for further improving the management of radioactive waste in nuclear power plants are also presented.

Key words: radioactivity, waste, high integrated container (HIC), incineration, minimization

CLC Number: 

  • TL941