Nuclear waste is generated in gaseous, liquid and solid forms

Q.  Nuclear Wastes are generated in which of the following forms?

1) Solid Form
2) Liquid Form
3) Gaseous Form
- Published on 25 Jul 16

a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
  • Nuclear waste in gaseous, liquid and solid forms is generated during operation & maintenance activities of nuclear facilities.
  • Gaseous waste is treated at the source of generation. The techniques used are adsorption on activated charcoal and filtration by high efficiency particulate air filter.
  • Liquid waste streams are treated by various techniques, such as filtration, adsorption, chemical treatment, evaporation, ion exchange; reverse osmosis etc., depending upon the nature, volume & radioactivity content.
  • Solid Wastes are segregated and volume is reduced using various technologies like compaction and incineration. The solid/solidified waste is packaged in suitable containers to facilitate handling, transport and disposal.

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