Commercialization Project of Ulchin Vitrification

Abstract

The Ulchin Vitrification Facility (UVF), to be used for the vitirification of low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste (LILW) generated by nuclear power plants (NPPs), is the world’s first commercial facility using Cold Crucible Induction Melter (CCIM) technology. The construction of the facility was begun in 2005 and was completed in 2007. From December 2007 to September 2009, all key performance tests, such as the system functional test, the cold test, the hot test, and the real waste test, were successfully carried out. The UVF commenced commercial operation in October 2009 for the vitrification of radioactive waste.

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“…From December 2007 to September 2009, all key performance tests, such as the system functional test, the cold test, the hot test, and actual waste testing, were performed successfully. The UVF started commercial operation in October 2009 for the vitrifi cation of LILW waste (Jo et al ., 2010 ).…”