• Title/Summary/Keyword: Waste sampling

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Radioactive waste sampling for characterisation - A Bayesian upgrade

  • Pyke, Caroline K.;Hiller, Peter J.;Koma, Yoshikazu;Ohki, Keiichi
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.54 no.1
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    • pp.414-422
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    • 2022

  • Presented in this paper is a methodology for combining a Bayesian statistical approach with Data Quality Objectives (a structured decision-making method) to provide increased levels of confidence in analytical data when approaching a waste boundary. Development of sampling and analysis plans for the characterisation of radioactive waste often use a simple, one pass statistical approach as underpinning for the sampling schedule. Using a Bayesian statistical approach introduces the concept of Prior information giving an adaptive sample strategy based on previous knowledge. This aligns more closely with the iterative approach demanded of the most commonly used structured decision-making tool in this area (Data Quality Objectives) and the potential to provide a more fully underpinned justification than the more traditional statistical approach. The approach described has been developed in a UK regulatory context but is translated to a waste stream from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to demonstrate how the methodology can be applied in this context to support decision making regarding the ultimate disposal option for radioactive waste in a more global context.

  • https://doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2021.07.042 인용 PDF KSCI

Preparation and Consideration of Sample Collection in Undeclared Areas for Denuclearization Verification

  • Kim, Dong Yeong;Kim, Giyoon;Lee, Jun;Lim, Kyung Taek;Chung, Heejun;Seo, Jihye;Kim, Myungsoo
    • Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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    • v.19 no.4
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    • pp.479-489
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    • 2021

  • The Republic of Korea is expected to participate in the denuclearization verification activities by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in case any neighboring countries declared denuclearization. In this study, samples for the verification of nuclear activities in undeclared areas were selected for the denuclearization of neighboring countries, and the appropriateness of the procedures was considered. If a country with nuclear weapons declares denuclearization, it must be accompanied by the IAEA's verification regarding nuclear materials and weapons in the declared and undeclared areas. The analysis of the process samples or on-site environmental samples and the verification of undeclared nuclear facilities and materials aid in uncovering any evidence of concealment of nuclear activity in undeclared areas. Therefore, a methodology was established for effective sampling and analysis in accordance with proper procedures. Preparations for sampling in undeclared areas were undertaken for various potential scenarios, such as, the establishment of zones according to radiation dose, methods of supplying electricity, wireless communication networks, targets of sampling according to characteristics of nuclides, manned sampling method, and unmanned sampling method. Through this, procedures were established for pre- and post-site settings in preparation for hazards and limiting factors at nuclear inspection sites.

  • https://doi.org/10.7733/jnfcwt.2021.040 인용 PDF KSCI

Sampling Design for Defluoration of D-UF6

  • Kim, Jongjin;Moon, Jeongwook;Hong, Yunjeong;Kim, Jeong-guk;Hong, Dae-Seok
    • Proceedings of the Korean Radioactive Waste Society Conference
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    • 2018.11a
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    • pp.343-344
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    • 2018

  • KAERI has about 185 tons of $D-UF_6$ from 1986 and it being stored 16 48Y type cylinders inside of storage building. The $D-UF_6$ cylinders should be transported to other countries for the deconversion into stable materials such as $U_3O_8$ in order to enhance the storage safety and disposal. For the transportation to other country and loading the cylinders to the deconversion facility, the sampling process is essential. The design and procedure for the sampling are now developing, and environmental effect evaluation and risk evaluation works will be performed to acquire license for the sampling.

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Investigation and Assesment of Ground Contamination around Waste Landfill (폐기물매립지 주변 토양 및 지하수 오염도 조사 및 분석)

  • 정하익;김상근
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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    • 2000.05a
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    • pp.116-119
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    • 2000

  • There has been a steady increase in geoenvironmental engineering projects where geotechnical engineering has been combined with environmental concerns. Many of these projects involve some investigation on contaminant and leachate flume in the ground and landfill. In this study, investigation and assesment on soil and groundwater around the waste landfill was carried out. Many techniques such as drilling and sampling method were applied. As a result of this study, the concentration of soil and groundwater were investigated and analysed.

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