DISPOSAL OF WASTES FROM THE NUCLEAR POWER STATION
The waste disposal facilities of the nuclear power
station
are
designed,
constructed
and brought into
operation
simulataneously with the main body of the
to
project. The principle
behind waste disposal is to reclaim as much as possible and keep waste discharge to a minimum. The manner of discharge abides The radioactivity of discharge strictly by national regulations.
is far below the permitted values.
local environmental hygiene authorities,
Under the supervision of
the
there is a whole set of
systems
to ensure
the safety of
the treated and
discharged wastes from the nuclear power station.
Experience has
that waste disposal
measures
can ensure
that
the
monitoring
shown
radioactivity of discharge is negligible.
Gases
Compressor
Decay
Filter
Process
chamber
waste gas
Filter
Building Activated carben
ventilation
absorber
Liquids Washing Discharge tank Filter
Water
Process Ionic exchange
waste water:
Steam concentration
Spent Solids resin etc.
Radio activity. monitoring Lit
Concentrated raffinate
Temporary
storage tank
Paper, cloth etc.
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Discharged at height from an exhaust tower
Dilated with river or
water and
Reusable water
Solidified and barrelled
discharged
stored in waste materials ware house
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