ANALYSIS OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE AND SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONTEXT OF NUCLEAR POWER DEVELOPMENT
https://doi.org/10.52676/1729-7885-2025-3-103-112
Abstract
The article analyzes the problem of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel management in the context of NPP construction in Kazakhstan. It emphasizes the absence of a comprehensive waste management strategy in the country, despite international agreements. The article reviews the methods of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel management at operating NPPs, including emission cleanup, waste treatment and fuel storage. Traditional and innovative technologies, such as spent nuclear fuel reprocessing and various storage options, are analyzed.
About the Authors
M. K. SeisenbayevaKazakhstan
Kurchatov
V. A. Pospelov
Kazakhstan
Vitaliy A. Pospelov - Head of the Department of nuclear safety and nuclear energy development.
Kurchatov
D. I. Abulgazinova
Kazakhstan
Diana I. Abulgazinova - 2nd Category Engineer of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Nnergy Development.
Kurchatov
Yu. Yu. Baclanova
Kazakhstan
Yuliya Yu. Baclanova - Head of Materials Testing Department.
Kurchatov
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For citations:
Seisenbayeva M.K., Pospelov V.A., Abulgazinova D.I., Baclanova Yu.Yu. ANALYSIS OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE AND SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONTEXT OF NUCLEAR POWER DEVELOPMENT. NNC RK Bulletin. 2025;(3):103-112. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.52676/1729-7885-2025-3-103-112









