Evaluation of Worker Radiation Exposure during the Kori Unit 1 Steam Generator Dismantling Process

Kori Unit 1 was permanently shut down on June 18, 2017. Since then, Korea is actively preparing for the decommissioning of the nuclear power plant. Because decommissioning work is performed in a radioactive environment, worker radiation exposure is a significant consideration. In this study, worker...

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Published in:Science and technology of nuclear installations 2024-01, Vol.2024, p.1-7
Main Authors: Kim, Hyeon-Ki, Shin, Sang-Hwa, Kong, Chang-Sig, Kim, Chang-Lak
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerosols
Boilers
Building codes
Carbon steel
Cold
Cutting speed
Cutting tools
Decommissioning
Dismantling
Insulation
Nuclear power plants
Radiation
Radiation effects
Remote control
Stainless steel
Workers
Working hours
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Summary:Kori Unit 1 was permanently shut down on June 18, 2017. Since then, Korea is actively preparing for the decommissioning of the nuclear power plant. Because decommissioning work is performed in a radioactive environment, worker radiation exposure is a significant consideration. In this study, worker radiation exposure is evaluated during the steam generator, one of the heavy components of nuclear power plant, dismantling process. A radiation evaluation for the dismantling process is performed using the code RESRAD-BUILD. A steam generator dismantling scenario and optimal cutting method are designed to evaluate worker radiation exposure, considering pipe dimensions, cutting tool speed, and experience in steam generator replacement. The evaluation results are derived for each work type and year. As a result of the evaluation, worker radiation exposure is 7.5 man-mSv at the year of planned decommissioning.
ISSN:1687-6075
1687-6083
DOI:10.1155/2024/4230293