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AUTHOR(S): A. S. Mollah
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TITLE Trends in Radioactive Waste Management at Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) |
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ABSTRACT An effective energy source is nuclear energy. Nuclear energy has been successfully used in various applications after years of arduous development, particularly in the area of nuclear electricity generation. The advantages of nuclear fuel include a high energy density as well as simple storage and transportation. However, as the number of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) increases, the issue of how to manage radioactive waste is becoming more and more significant. Removing nuclear waste is a challenging task. Nuclear power also generates relatively little waste since it can create a large amount of power from a very little amount of nuclear fuel. But because a lot of the radioactive waste produced contains radioactive substances, it needs to be handled very cautiously. Radioactive waste management refers to the appropriate handling, interim storage, and disposal of solid, liquid, and gaseous effluents discharged from NPP operations in order to protect people and the environment. Government agencies regulate the storage and disposal of radioactive waste to protect the environment and the general people. This study’s goal is to discuss current trends in nuclear power plant radioactive waste management. This study covered the various management techniques for radioactive waste, including physical, chemical, and biological approaches. The study's key findings include the integration of digital monitoring systems to improve efficiency and safety, the growing use of sophisticated waste minimization techniques, and advancements in radioactive waste conditioning and packaging. Given the consequences of these developments, it appears that NPP operators are gradually shifting to waste management techniques that are safer, more effective, and ecologically friendly. This could greatly lower operating costs and long-term dangers. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the increasing focus on sustainability and regional regulatory harmonization. |
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KEYWORDS nuclear, waste, radioactive, management, treatment, technology |
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Cite this paper A. S. Mollah. (2025) Trends in Radioactive Waste Management at Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs). International Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Systems, 10, 17-33 |
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