Izvestiya vuzov. Yadernaya Energetika

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Providing rationale for the possibility of decommissioning bilibino nuclear cogeneration plant based on the in-situ disposal option

7/09/2020 2020 - #02 Decommissioning

Engovatov I.A. Adiyatullin R.H.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26583/npe.2020.2.07

UDC: 621.039.75+621.039.58

The problem of the NPP decommissioning after the end of the specified or extended life has reached the practical solution stage for countries possessing a nuclear power industry. The major decommissioning options, both in Russia and abroad, include immediate dismantling and deferred dismantling. At the same time, there are NPP units for which, for a number of reasons, none of the two options are acceptable in terms of ensuring personnel, public and environment safety. Disposal, a third and a more rare option, shall be used for decommissioning in this case. The purpose of the work is to provide rationale for the possibility of decommissioning Bilibino Nuclear Cogeneration Plant based on the In-situ Disposal Option by covering the main building with an inert material with the formation of a mound. The option has been selected considering the results of an integrated analysis taking into account the geographical, operational, radiological, and socio-economic factors, as well as based on a limited experience of decommissioning commercial uranium-graphite reactors both within and beyond Russia. In accordance with Russian law, the decommissioning stage will start after spent nuclear fuel is withdrawn from the unit and removed. Emphasis is placed on the proposed option preparation and implementation issues. Dates and sequences for the performance of operations to dismantle the components and civil works of buildings and structures, as well as the onsite protective mound formation structure and composition are discussed. The geometrical dimensions, as well as the quantities and types of the mound-forming materials have been estimated. The key mound- forming materials will be fragments of the components, the biological shielding, and the civil works, as well as local materials.

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Link for citing the article: Engovatov I.A., Adiyatullin R.H. Providing rationale for the possibility of decommissioning bilibino nuclear cogeneration plant based on the in-situ disposal option . Izvestiya vuzov. Yadernaya Energetika. 2020, no. 2, pp. 73-84; DOI: https://doi.org/10.26583/npe.2020.2.07 (in Russian).

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