Qualification Tests for Packages used for Transport and Storage of Radioactive Waste (Low Activity) in INR Pitesti

Abstract

AbstractRadioactive wastes generated by the TRIGA INR research reactor are packaged according to the national and international standards and the IAEA Regulations. The technology for packaging and treatment of radioactive wastes used in this institute can be applied, prospectively, at the Nuclear Power Plant Cernavoda, after commissioning. The qualification tests (type tests) are described for packages used for transport and storage (for a long period of about 30 years) of radioactive wastes (low activity, up to 0.5068×1010 Bq per drum, or 0.164 Ci per drum). The package used is a drum manufactured in Romania industry. The type tests carried out are described i.e. compression, penetration, free fall, leaching, safety in use (biological protection), chemical and mechanical characteristics, effect on the environment, and also the results, interpretation and conclusions from the tests. As a result of the tests, Romanian technology for treatment and packaging of radioactive wastes is considered to be in accor...