Radioactive Waste Characterization and Tracking System at the French Atomic Energy Commission

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hervé Lamotte ◽  
Luc Torreblanca ◽  
Suzel Vilarel
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Radioactive Waste ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Atomic Energy Commission ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
New Information ◽  
Before And After

CARAIBES is the traceability information system in radioactive solid waste management of the French Atomic Energy Commission, (CEA). Initially developed for the reprocessing facility of low and intermediate level waste of the centre of Cadarache, it has been gradually enhanced to manage very low level waste and the facilities of the centres of Saclay and Fontenay-aux-Roses. This software is directly connectable to characterization equipment as X-Ray measurement, gamma spectrometric measurement and/or neutronic measurement. After 15 years of operation, a new information system should replace it in 2014. This new CARAIBES V2 will make the functional and technical improvements resulting from the CARAIBES feedback but will also allow to manage all produced and/or treated waste in the Atomic Energy Commission and to ensure the traceability of waste and waste treatment before and after its packaging. From the analysis of the processes, waste management was described as an iterative process where, in every step, the facility in charge of a waste will apply a treatment to it (packaging, association or division) and will characterize it in order to evacuate it towards the next facility. Associated with a strongly customizable information system, this process allows the management of all kind of radioactive waste, including radioactive liquids. The final objectives are: to share a unique software and only one database for all CEA’s facilities involved in radioactive waste management, to be able to track the radioactive waste through all steps of its process, to meet the user’s needs as well as the regulatory requirements.

Radioactive Waste Management in Lebanon

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muzna Assi
Keyword(s):  
Radioactive Waste ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Atomic Energy Commission ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
Technical Cooperation ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Reference Number ◽  
Orphan Sources ◽  
Radioactive Sources

The disused sealed radioactive sources including orphan sources in Lebanon, along with the growing industry of sealed radioactive sources in medical, industrial and research fields have posed a serious problem for authorities as well as users due to the lack of a national store for disused radioactive sources. Assistance from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was requested to condition and store disused radium needles and tubes present at two facilities. The mission took place on July 25, 2001 and was organized by the IAEA in cooperation with the Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission (LAEC). Other disused radioactive sources were kept in the facilities till a safer and securer solution is provided; however orphan sources, found mainly during export control, were brought and stored temporarily in LAEC. The necessity of a safe and secure store became a must. Prior to October 2005, there was no clear legal basis for establishing such store for disused radioactive sources, until the ministerial decree no 15512 dated October 19, 2005 (related to the implementation of decree-law no 105/83) was issued which clearly stated that “The LAEC shall, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health, establish a practical mechanism for safe disposal of radioactive waste”. Following this, the work on inventory of disused sealed sources along with collecting orphan sources and placing them temporarily in LAEC was legally supported. Moreover, several missions were planned to repatriate category I and II sources, one of which was completed specifically in August 2009; other missions are being worked on. In 2008, a national technical cooperation project with the IAEA was launched. Under the Technical Cooperation (TC) project with reference number LEB3002, the project was entitled “Assistance in the establishment of a safe temporary national storage at the LAECfor orphan sources and radioactive waste” which cycle is 2009–2011. Under this project, a national store for radioactive sources in the third basement of LAEC is being established. The area is being reconstructed currently and will be equipped when ready under LEB3002 project. Along with this, a system for sealed disused sources management has been prepared, part of which is applied now and the rest will be applied upon the establishment of the store. This paper will cover the inventory collection process, the study for the establishment of this store, the present and prospective waste management system, and the waste acceptance criteria.

Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management in Argentina

2012 ◽  
Vol 1475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira Rosa Maset
Keyword(s):  
Radioactive Waste ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Fuel Cycle ◽  
Atomic Energy Commission ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
Spent Fuel ◽  
Radioactive Waste Management ◽  
Management Regime

ABSTRACTSince its creation in 1950, the Argentine Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA), has worked on the development of applications for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. They include, among others, research and development activities in basic and nuclear technology areas, the operation of important facilities for the production of radioisotopes and the performance of tasks in connection with the nuclear fuel cycle, mining and uranium processing activities, manufacturing of fuel elements, production of heavy water and the operation of two nuclear power plants. Also demonstrating reprocessing programs have been developed.As a result of the above mentioned activities performed in the nuclear field by private and public entities, various types of radioactive waste have been and are produced during operation and maintenance of facilities and plants, and will be produced in their future decommissioning. CNEA is also responsible for the environmental remediation of the closed uranium mining and milling facilities and for the management of disused sealed sources from medical and industrial applications.Activities concerning radioactive waste management are carried on according not only to Nuclear Regulatory Authority requirements and International Atomic Energy Agency recommendations, but also to the national legal framework.The Law Nº 25.018, "Radioactive Waste Management Regime“(1998), created the National Program for Radioactive Waste Management (PNGRR), as part of CNEA organization.

Sustainable Solid Waste Management via Biological Treatment

2021 ◽  
pp. 248-271
Author(s):  
Arunima Nayak ◽  
Brij Bhushan
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Present System ◽  
Sustainable Waste Management ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Biological Methods

The solid wastes generated as a result of human activity have become very complex. Unscientific management of such wastes has resulted in environmental pollution, thereby putting a serious risk to the ecosystem and human health. A sustainable waste management is required for reduced pollution levels as well as for safeguarding the environment for future generation. Biological methods have gained in importance mainly because of its environmentally friendly option for recovering materials and energy. This is true as per the guidelines of “Hierarchy of Sustainable Waste Management.” Composting and anaerobic digestion are two treatment options that is commonly followed in both developing as well as developed countries. The aim of this chapter is thus to address the technical background, advantages, as well as shortfalls related to the waste treatment via biological methods. An up-to-date literature thus presented may be beneficial to the scientists and researchers for working towards further improvement of the present system of waste management.

Radioactive Waste Management Challenges and Progress in Iraq

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouad Al-Musawi ◽  
Emad S. Shamsaldin ◽  
John R. Cochran
Keyword(s):  
Radioactive Waste ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Nuclear Research ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Nuclear Facilities ◽  
Radioactive Waste Management ◽  
The Government ◽  
Key Sites ◽  
Radioactive Waste Treatment

The government of Iraq, through the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is decommissioning Iraq’s former nuclear facilities. The 18 former facilities at the Al-Tuwaitha Nuclear Research Center near Baghdad include partially destroyed research reactors, a fuel fabrication facility and radioisotope production facilities. These 18 former facilities contain large numbers of silos and drums of uncharacterized radioactive waste and approximately 30 tanks that contain or did contain uncharacterized liquid radioactive wastes. Other key sites outside of Al Tuwaitha include facilities at Jesira (uranium processing and waste storage facility), Rashdiya (centrifuge facility) and Tarmiya (enrichment plant). The newly created Radioactive Waste Treatment Management Directorate (RWTMD) within MoST is responsible for Iraq’s centralized management of radioactive waste, including safe and secure disposal. In addition to being responsible for the uncharacterized wastes at Al Tuwaitha, the RWTMD will be responsible for future decommissioning wastes, approximately 900 disused sealed radioactive sources, and unknown quantities of NORM wastes from oil production in Iraq. This paper presents the challenges and progress that the RWTMD has made in setting-up a radioactive waste management program. The progress includes the establishment of a staffing structure, staff, participation in international training, rehabilitation of portions of the former Radioactive Waste Treatment Station at Al-Tuwaitha and the acquisition of equipment.

scholarly journals PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH PLASTIK DI SALATIGA: Praktik, dan tantangan

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Berliana Anggun Septiani ◽  
Dian Mita Arianie ◽  
Via Fide Aditya Andi Risman ◽  
Widhi Handayani ◽  
Istiarsi Saptuti Sri Kawuryan
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
Waste Production ◽  
The Government

The increase of solid waste production is a general problem in municipality, particularly of plastic waste. The durability, light-weight, anticorrosiveness, and inexpensiveness properties of plastic make it favorable to be used in daily life, including in Salatiga. However, plastic is one of some non-biodegradable materials that could lead to soil and water pollution as it contains toxic compounds such as aromatic hydrocarbons, phthalates, and organochlorine. Various studies in municipal solid waste management have been conducted. While those studies often applied various approaches separately, researches in regard to the role of stakeholders in municipal solid waste management are very limited. This study aims to explain the plastic waste management in Salatiga based on the role of the corresponding stakeholders. This qualitative study shows that there are four stakeholders who were involved in municipal plastic waste management in Salatiga. They were the households who generate wastes, the scavengers who sorts the wastes, Bank Sampah and collectors who have the same role in order to collect the wastes and treat the plastic wastes through reusing or recycling processes, and the government. Currently, efforts in waste treatment in Salatiga are focused on the system of collecting-tranferring-disposal mode, waste treatment by reuse and recycle processing, and landfilling. Reducing plastic consumption must take into account the sociocultural aspect and environmental awareness, as the people still interested to use plastic instead of using other materials in substitution. Finally, the role of government is central to educate the community in term of sorting activities and reducing waste production, build the capacity of Bank Sampah, and manage the role of scavengers and collectors. Other alternatives include creating synergy between the collectors and Bank Sampah, as well as ensuring final treatment of the unprocessed wastes disposed by collectors and Bank Sampah. 

Towards Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Case of Urumqi, China

2014 ◽  
Vol 878 ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Guo ◽  
Ya Xuan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
Fundamental Research ◽  
Rapid Industrialization ◽  
Barriers And Challenges

The rapid industrialization, continuous economic development, as well as increasing urban population and peoples living standards in Urumqi have resulted in a great increase of the total generated amount of municipal solid waste (MSW). Urumqi government strives to improve its municipal solid waste management (MSWM), and the MSW safe disposal rate was already up to 92.9% in 2011. This study presents an detailed overview on current MSWM practice in Urumqi municipality, including MSW characteristics and current status of MSW generation, collection, transportation and final disposal. It shows that more than 80% of MSW was final disposed by landfill and current landfill based MSWM system lack of effectiveness and efficiency. The major barriers and challenges that inhibit effective and efficient MSWM are imperfectness and inefficient enforcement of relevant policies, inappropriate waste treatment fee system, backward technology, insufficient public education and participation, as well as lack of fundamental research. Finally, to overcome such barriers, we propose a detailed integrated MSWM system to facilitate MSWM in Urumqi.

The Role and Objectives of the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy

1994 ◽  
Vol 353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayoshi Hayashi
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
International Symposium ◽  
Nuclear Waste ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Atomic Energy Commission ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Atomic Energy ◽  
Keynote Address ◽  
Nuclear Waste Management ◽  
Great Pleasure

It is a great pleasure for me to deliver the keynote address this morning, opening the 18th International Symposium on the Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management. On behalf of the Atomic Energy Commission of Japan, I would like to welcome all of you, particularly those who have travelled across the ocean to attend this symposium.

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