This paper describes Studsvik’s technical concept of LLW-treatment of large, retired components from nuclear installations in operation or in decommissioning. Many turbines, heat exchangers and other LLW components have been treated in Studsvik during the last 20 years. This also includes development of techniques and tools, especially our latest experience gained under the pilot project for treatment of one full size PWR steam generator from Ringhals NPP, Sweden. The ambition of this pilot project was to minimize the waste volumes for disposal and to maximize the material recycling. Another objective, respecting ALARA, was the successful minimization of the dose exposure to the personnel. The treatment concept for large, retired components comprises the whole sequence of preparations from road and sea transports and the management of the metallic LLW by segmentation, decontamination and sorting using specially devised tools and shielded treatment cell, to the decision criteria for recycling of the metals, radiological analyses and conditioning of the residual waste into the final packages suitable for customer-related disposal. For e.g. turbine rotors with their huge number of blades the crucial moments are segmentation techniques, thus cold segmentation is a preferred method to keep focus on minimization of volumes for secondary waste. Also a variety of decontamination techniques using blasting cabinet or blasting tumbling machines keeps secondary waste production to a minimum. The technical challenge of the treatment of more complicated components like steam generators also begins with the segmentation. A first step is the separation of the steam dome in order to dock the rest of the steam generator to a specially built treatment cell. Thereafter, the decontamination of the tube bundle is performed using a remotely controlled manipulator. After decontamination is concluded the cutting of the tubes as well as of the shell is performed in the same cell with remotely controlled tools. Some of the sections of steam dome shell or turbine shafts can be cleared directly for unconditional reuse without melting after decontamination and sampling program. Experience shows that the amount of material possible for clearance for unconditional use is between 95 – 97% for conventional metallic scrap. For components like turbines, heat exchangers or steam generators the recycling ratio can vary to about 80–85% of the initial weight.
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The 11th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management
September 2–6, 2007
Bruges, Belgium
Conference Sponsors:
- Nuclear Division and Environmental Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-4339-0
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Proven Concepts for LLW-Treatment of Large Components for Free-Release and Recycling
Lena Bergstro¨m,
Lena Bergstro¨m
Studsvik, Nykoping, Sweden
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Anders Lindstro¨m,
Anders Lindstro¨m
Studsvik, Nykoping, Sweden
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Joachim Lorenzen
Joachim Lorenzen
Studsvik, Nykoping, Sweden
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Lena Bergstro¨m
Studsvik, Nykoping, Sweden
Maria Lindberg
Studsvik, Nykoping, Sweden
Anders Lindstro¨m
Studsvik, Nykoping, Sweden
Bo Wirendal
Studsvik, Nykoping, Sweden
Joachim Lorenzen
Studsvik, Nykoping, Sweden
Paper No:
ICEM2007-7218, pp. 573-578; 6 pages
Published Online:
May 29, 2009
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Bergstro¨m, L, Lindberg, M, Lindstro¨m, A, Wirendal, B, & Lorenzen, J. "Proven Concepts for LLW-Treatment of Large Components for Free-Release and Recycling." Proceedings of the The 11th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management. 11th International Conference on Environmental Remediation and Radioactive Waste Management, Parts A and B. Bruges, Belgium. September 2–6, 2007. pp. 573-578. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEM2007-7218
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