Published August 1983 | Version v1
Miscellaneous

Brief outline of the projected fuel reprocessing plant at Wackersdorf

Description

This report summarizes the site assessment activities and the state of the art of spent fuel reprocessing as well as the experience available to far. Design and operation of the projected plant are explained, followed by a description of engineered safety aspects and the scheme of preventive measures to provide protection against hazards. The report concludes by briefly discussing the current strategy of radioactive waste management, including considerations as to the serviceable life of reprocessing plants and their eventual decommissioning. (DG)

Availability note (English)

Available from Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Wiederaufarbeitung von Kernbrennstoffen m.b.H. (DWK), Hannover (Germany, F.R.).

Abstract (German)

Darstellung des Standorts, der Technik und der Erfahrungen in der Wiederaufarbeitung sowie des Aufbaus und der Funktion der geplanten Anlage. Weiterhin werden die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, die Beherrschung von Stoerfaellen und die Auswirkungen der Anlage und ihres Betriebes auf die Umgebung beschrieben. Schliesslich sind das Entsorgungskonzept und die Massnahmen zur Stillegung der Anlage bereits aufgezeigt. (DG)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Kurzbeschreibung fuer die Wiederaufarbeitungsanlage Wackersdorf

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
68 p.

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
16067058
Subject category
S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
CONSTRUCTION; DECOMMISSIONING; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY; FUEL REPROCESSING PLANTS; OPERATION; PLANNING; REPROCESSING; SAFETY; SITE SELECTION
Descriptors DEC
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; EUROPE; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; SEPARATION PROCESSES

Optional Information

Notes
With 3 maps in annex.