A Study on Estimation of Radiation Exposure Dose During Dismantling of RCS Piping in Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plant

Lee, Taewoong; Jo, Seongmin; Park, Sunkyu; Kim, Nakjeom; Kim, Ki-Chul; Park, Seongjun; Yoon, Changyeon

doi:10.7733/jnfcwt.2021.19.2.243

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“…It is available with remote control. Moreover, it facilitates collection of small metal fragments generated during cutting, simplifying secondary waste management [8,9].…”

Section: Cutting Methodmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of Worker Radiation Exposure during the Kori Unit 1 Steam Generator Dismantling Process

Kim,

Shin,

Kong

et al. 2024

Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations

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Kori Unit 1 was permanently shut down on June 18, 2017. Since then, Korea is actively preparing for the decommissioning of the nuclear power plant. Because decommissioning work is performed in a radioactive environment, worker radiation exposure is a significant consideration. In this study, worker radiation exposure is evaluated during the steam generator, one of the heavy components of nuclear power plant, dismantling process. A radiation evaluation for the dismantling process is performed using the code RESRAD-BUILD. A steam generator dismantling scenario and optimal cutting method are designed to evaluate worker radiation exposure, considering pipe dimensions, cutting tool speed, and experience in steam generator replacement. The evaluation results are derived for each work type and year. As a result of the evaluation, worker radiation exposure is 7.5 man-mSv at the year of planned decommissioning.

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“…It is available with remote control. Moreover, it facilitates collection of small metal fragments generated during cutting, simplifying secondary waste management [8,9].…”

Section: Cutting Methodmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Because these components operated in a radioactive environment, worker radiation exposure is considered for worker safety when decommissioning an NPP. To predict worker radiation exposure, a radiation evaluation is needed [4].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%