Nuclear energy — Nuclear fuel technology — Methodologies for radioactivity characterization of very low-level waste (VLLW) generated by nuclear facilities

This document describes methodologies for radioactivity characterization of very low-level waste (VLLW) generated from the operation or decommissioning of nuclear facilities. The purpose is to differentiate VLLW from low-level radioactive solid waste and waste below clearance levels. The aim is to effectively characterize and to demonstrate that it satisfies the criteria for VLLW. This document focuses specifically on characterization methods of radioactive solid waste. Clearance and exemption monitoring are not covered within this document. Additionally, the characterization of liquid and gaseous wastes is also excluded from this document.

Énergie nucléaire — Technologie du combustible nucléaire — Méthodologies pour l'évaluation de la radioactivité des déchets de Très Faibles Activité (TFA) produits par les installations nucléaires

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20-Nov-2023
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6060 - International Standard published
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21-Nov-2023
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29-Sep-2023
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21-Nov-2023
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 24390
First edition
2023-11
Nuclear energy — Nuclear fuel
technology — Methodologies for
radioactivity characterization of very
low-level waste (VLLW) generated by
nuclear facilities
Énergie nucléaire — Technologie du combustible nucléaire —
Méthodologies pour l'évaluation de la radioactivité des déchets de
Très Faibles Activité (TFA) produits par les installations nucléaires
Reference number
ISO 24390:2023(E)
© ISO 2023

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ISO 24390:2023(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Waste acceptance criteria (WAC) for VLLW . 3
5 Radioactivity characterization . 4
5.1 Principle of radioactivity characterization of VLLW. 4
5.1.1 Requirements and limits . 4
5.1.2 Measurement methodology . 4
5.2 Process for radioactivity characterization of VLLW . 5
5.2.1 General . 5
5.2.2 Step 1: Investigation of waste characteristics . 6
5.2.3 Step 2: Surface scanning . 8
5.2.4 Step 3: Gamma activity measurement . 9
5.2.5 Step 4: Destructive analysis . 10
5.3 Decision thresholds . 10
5.4 Correlation of measurement methods . 11
5.5 Scaling factor method .12
5.6 Radionuclide vector method .
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DRAFT
STANDARD 24390
ISO/TC 85/SC 5
Nuclear energy — Nuclear fuel
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technology — Methodologies for
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radioactivity characterization of very
low-level waste (VLLW) generated by
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nuclear facilities
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ISO/FDIS 24390:2023(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Waste acceptance criteria (WAC) for VLLW . 3
5 Radioactivity characterization . 3
5.1 Principle of radioactivity characterization of VLLW. 3
5.1.1 Requirements and limits . 3
5.1.2 Measurement methodology . 4
5.2 Process for radioactivity characterization of VLLW . 4
5.2.1 General . 4
5.2.2 Step 1: Investigation of waste characteristics .
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ISO/FDIS 24390:2023(E)
ISO/TC 85/SC 5/WG 5
Secretariat: BSI
Date: 2023-05-0708-10
Nuclear energy — Nuclear fuel technology — — Methodologies for
radioactivity characterization of very low-level waste (VLLW)
generated by nuclear facilities
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ISO/FDIS 24390:2023(E)
Contents
Foreword . iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Waste acceptance criteria (WAC) for VLLW . 3
5 Radioactivity characterization . 4
5.1 Principle of radioactivity characterization of VLLW . 4
5.1.1 Requirements and limits . 4
5.1.2 Measurement methodology . 4
5.2 Process for radioactivity characterization of VLLW . 5
5.2.1 General . 5
5.2.2 Step 1: Investigation of waste characteristics . 6
5.2.3 Step 2: Surface scanning . 8
5.2.4 Step 3: Gamma activity measurement . 9
5.2.5 Step 4: Destructive analysis . 10
5.3 Decision thresholds . 10
5.4 Correlation of measurement methods . 12
5.5 Scaling factor method . 12
5.6 Radionuclide vector method . 13
6 Sampling . 13
6.1 General .
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