Waste Generated from LMR-Amtec Reactor Concept.

Hasan, A. ; Mohamed, Y. T. ; Mohammaden, T. F.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Radioactive waste management;    Liquid metals;    Activated carbon;    Cold traps;    Coolants;   

RP-ID  :  DE2004825631

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

The candidate Liquid Metal Reactor-Alkali Metal Thermal-to-Electric Converter (LMR-AMTEC) is considered to be the first reactor that would use pure liquid potassium as a secondary coolant, in which potassium vapor aids in the conversion of thermal energy to electric energy. As with all energy production, the thermal generation of electricity produces wastes. These wastes must be managed in ways which safeguard human health and minimize their impact on the environment. Nuclear power is the only energy industry, which takes full responsibility for all its wastes.