Characteriztion of particulate plutonium released in fuel cycle operations

Abstract

An estimate of the plutonium source terms is made for the fuel cycles of three reactor types on the basis of currently applied, currently available, and estimated future technology. The three reactors are LWR-U, LWR-Pu, and LMFBR. The source terms are characterized as to quantity, form, and particle size distribution. Historical operating data for existing plants and the state of the art of the technology of air cleaning are reviewed.

Accident Generated Particulate Materials and Their Characteristics -- A Review of Background Information

“…These are summarized in Table 2.4-7. Seefeldt (1976) reviewed the size of airborne plutonium particles at nuclear facilities. These are listed in Table 2.4-8.…”