Management of radioactive waste from Rajasthan Atomic Power Station

Handling of radioactive waste from the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station, India, over the last 4.5 years is explained. The experiences encountered are rather unique and serious since RAPP is an inland station, where the criteria for environmental discharges are more stringent. The wastes are handled either as primary systems waste or as waste from secondary service facilities. The present waste management practices followed in either case are described in detail. The volume of waste handled and the gross activity level are reported. Problems likely to be encountered in future especially in the spent resin/filter cakes generated from the SFSB, moderator or the PHT system are also discussed, alongwith the remedial actions planned. (K.B.)