Critical issues for disposal, recycling, and clearance of fusion radioactive materials: The European viewpoint

Massimo Zucchetti; B. N. Kolbasov; Luigi Di Pace; V. Massaut

doi:10.1109/FUSION.2009.5226497

Critical issues for disposal, recycling, and clearance of fusion radioactive materials: The European viewpoint

Massimo Zucchetti, B. N. Kolbasov, Luigi Di Pace, V. Massaut

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Abstract

In order to maximize the environmental benefits of fusion power generation, it is important to clearly define the parameters governing the back-end of the materials cycle. A fusion-specific approach is necessary. Recycling of materials and clearance (i.e. declassification to non-radioactive material) are the two recommended options for reducing the amount of fusion waste, while the disposal as low-level waste could be an alternative route for specific materials and components. Most fusion materials could potentially be recycled or cleared, providing the necessary studies and developments are carried out. To enhance prospects for a successful waste management scheme, we identified the key issues and challenges for disposal, recycling, and clearance, focusing on the EU studies.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Fusion Engineering, 2009. SOFE 2009
Subtitle of host publication	23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering
Place of Publication	Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/FUSION.2009.5226497
State	Published - 2009
Event	23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE 2009) - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), San Diego, CA Duration: 1 Jun 2009 → 5 Jun 2009

Publication series

Name	Proceedings - Symposium on Fusion Engineering

Conference

Conference	23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE 2009)
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego, CA
Period	2009-06-01 → 2009-06-05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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Zucchetti, M., Kolbasov, B. N., Di Pace, L., & Massaut, V. (2009). Critical issues for disposal, recycling, and clearance of fusion radioactive materials: The European viewpoint. In Fusion Engineering, 2009. SOFE 2009: 23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering Article 5226497 (Proceedings - Symposium on Fusion Engineering).. https://doi.org/10.1109/FUSION.2009.5226497

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Critical issues for disposal, recycling, and clearance of fusion radioactive materials: The European viewpoint. / Zucchetti, Massimo; Kolbasov, B. N.; Di Pace, Luigi et al.
Fusion Engineering, 2009. SOFE 2009: 23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering. Piscataway, New Jersey, United States, 2009. 5226497 (Proceedings - Symposium on Fusion Engineering).

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Zucchetti M, Kolbasov BN, Di Pace L, Massaut V. Critical issues for disposal, recycling, and clearance of fusion radioactive materials: The European viewpoint. In Fusion Engineering, 2009. SOFE 2009: 23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on Fusion Engineering. Piscataway, New Jersey, United States. 2009. 5226497. (Proceedings - Symposium on Fusion Engineering). doi: 10.1109/FUSION.2009.5226497