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 16a. 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.
