Some aspects of the decommissioning of nuclear power plants

Journal Article · Thu Mar 15 00:00:00 EDT 2012 · Power Technology and Engineering (Print)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S10749-012-0292-2· OSTI ID:22063937

Khvostova, M. S., E-mail: [e-mail] ^[1]

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1. St. Petersburg State Maritime Technical University (Sevmashvtuz), Severodvinsk Branch (Russian Federation)

The major factors influencing the choice of a national concept for the decommissioning of nuclear power plants are examined. The operating lifetimes of power generating units with nuclear reactors of various types (VVER-1000, VVER-440, RBMK-1000, EGP-6, and BN-600) are analyzed. The basic approaches to decommissioning Russian nuclear power plants and the treatment of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel are discussed. Major aspects of the ecological and radiation safety of personnel, surrounding populations, and the environment during decommissioning of nuclear installations are identified.

• OSTI ID: 22063937
• Journal Information: Power Technology and Engineering (Print), Vol. 45, Issue 6; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.; http://www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1570-145X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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