RADIATION PROTECTION ›› 2025, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (S1): 26-31.

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Application of ICRP radiological protection system in geological disposal of radioactive waste

LIU Xudong   

  1. Beijing Research Institute of Uranium Geology, CAEA Innovation Center for Geological Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste, Beijing 100029
  • Received:2025-03-24 Published:2026-01-15

Abstract: Starting from a brief review of ICRP Publications 46, 64, 77, 81 and 122, this paper introduces the development process of key concepts and the application of ICRP 2007 Recommendations, in the context of radiation protection for geological disposal of radioactive waste. Based on the relevant content in the International Basic Safety Standards and regulatory guidelines in China, the internal connection and mutually supporting relationship between radiation protection system and the standards and guidelines of geological disposal are discussed.

Key words: radioactive waste management, geological disposal, radiation protection, basic safety standards

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  • TL942