EP3284094A1 - Procédé de conditionnement de déchets radioactifs - Google Patents
Procédé de conditionnement de déchets radioactifsInfo
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- EP3284094A1 EP3284094A1 EP16714930.1A EP16714930A EP3284094A1 EP 3284094 A1 EP3284094 A1 EP 3284094A1 EP 16714930 A EP16714930 A EP 16714930A EP 3284094 A1 EP3284094 A1 EP 3284094A1
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- radioactive waste
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Classifications
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a method of packaging radioactive waste implementing a characterization step.
- Radioactive waste management contributes to the safety of human health and the environment.
- the radioactive waste is packaged in the form of packages to ensure the confinement of the radioactivity, ensuring the mechanical and chemical strength of the package useful for storage safety.
- EP 2 624 257 A2 discloses a method of treating radioactive waste comprising the following steps:
- test sample comprising dry radioactive waste, water and a binder
- the packaging method has one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or according to any combination (s) technically possible (s): the mixing and the production of the test sample are two distinct steps,
- the method further comprises a selection step, the test sample being selected if the test sample fulfills one or more given criteria, a composition of the mixture being selected by means of the characterization step,
- the criteria given are at least one of the following criteria:
- a mass of test sample residues during the characterization step is less than 10 grams per 100 square centimeters (cm 2 ) of transfer area, or more particularly less than 7 grams per 100 square centimeters (cm 2 ) of transfer surface,
- a representative duration of the flow is less than 200 seconds
- a flow rate is equivalent to the displacement of at least 100 millimeters (mm) of a mass greater than 50 kilograms (kg) of mixture per hour,
- the method further comprises a step of pervibration of the mixture with the aid of at least one vibrating needle having a main axis, the vibrating needle comprising an eccentric weight relative to the main axis rotating in a direction of rotation; predetermined frequency,
- the predetermined frequency is between 10,000 revolutions per minute and 20,000 revolutions per minute
- the method further comprises a step of observing a release of air from the mixture, the pervibration step of the mixture being stopped when a release of air from the mixture ceases to be observed,
- the process further comprises a step of determining the density of the mixture
- the transfer surface comprises at least two layers, one of the layers being a coating composed of at least 95% of natural rubber,
- the transfer surface has a slope with an inclination of between 8 ° and 20 °
- the method further comprises a step of striking the transfer surface
- the method further comprises a step of mechanically vibrating the transfer surface, and
- the method comprises a step of moistening the transfer surface before the adhesion and / or flow characterization step of the test sample on the transfer surface;
- the method further comprises a step of detecting the presence of setting inhibitors, for example zinc, in the test sample,
- the radioactive waste of the test sample consists of a mixture of bottom ash and ash, the mass percentage of bottom ash in the mixture being between 0.7 and 0.8,
- a mass ratio of the radioactive waste with respect to the binder of between 2.5 and 3, and
- a mass ratio of water to binder of between 0.77 and 0.97, and
- the test sample further comprises a plasticizer.
- FIG. 1 a schematic view of a device making it possible to implement an example of a method of conditioning radioactive waste
- FIG. 2 a schematic view of a part of the device of FIG. 1 allowing the implementation of a step of pervibration of a mixture
- FIG. 3 a flowchart of an exemplary implementation of a method for packaging radioactive waste
- FIG. 4 is a flow diagram of an exemplary implementation of a step of characterizing the behavior of a transfer member.
- FIG. 10 A device 10 suitable for implementing an example of a radioactive waste conditioning method is shown in FIG.
- the device 10 comprises a kneader 12, a member for feeding radioactive waste 14, a member for feeding a binder 16, a water inlet 18, a conditioning unit 20 and a transfer member 22. According to In the example of Figure 1, the device 10 further comprises at least one inlet 24 of one or more chemical additives.
- the mixer 12 is able to mix a set of substances to obtain a mixture.
- the mixer 12 comprises a tank 26, a cover 28, at least one mixing member 30, a cleaning member 32 and an outlet chute 34.
- the tank 26 defines an interior volume 35.
- the tank 26 is suitable for storing all the substances to be kneaded, and then the mixture, in the internal volume 35.
- the tank 26 comprises, for example, a side wall 36 defining an upper end 38 and a lower end 40 for the tank 26, and a bottom 42.
- the bottom 42 is connected to the side wall 36 at the lower end 40 .
- the side wall 36 is cylindrical in shape with a circular base.
- the bottom 42 has a circular shape having the same radius as the cylinder formed by the side wall 36.
- the bottom 42 is provided with at least one opening provided to receive a sensor monitoring the hygrometry of the substance within the tank 26.
- the bottom 42 also defines an orifice 44.
- the orifice 44 is able to let a substance leave the tank 26 towards the outlet chute 34.
- the orifice 44 is an orifice in contact with the lateral wall 36.
- the orifice 44 is a central orifice.
- the tank 26 is made, for example, of stainless steel.
- the cover 28 is adapted to close the tank 26 at the upper end 38 of the tank 26.
- the cover 28 is a disk of size greater than or equal to the base circle of the side wall 36.
- the cover 28 is integral with the side wall 36 or rests on the side wall 36 at the upper end 38.
- the hood 28 is also configured to accommodate the arrivals of material in the tank 26.
- the cover 28 defines at least three holes 46.
- the holes 46 delimited by the cap 28 are connected to the radioactive waste feed member 14, to the feed member of a binder 16 and to the arrival of water 18.
- the hood 28 and the tank 26 are made of the same material.
- the cover 28 is made, according to the example of Figure 1, stainless steel.
- the kneading member 30 is able to knead a substance located in the internal volume 35 of the tank 26.
- the kneading member 30 is disposed in the interior volume 35 of the tank 26.
- the mixing member 30 is mounted on the hood 28.
- the kneading member 30 is adapted to be rotated by a motor.
- the mixing member 30 is, for example, a worm gear.
- the worm train is an organ comprising several arms with scrapers.
- the arms of the worm gear are elongated between the cover 28 and the bottom 42 of the tank 26.
- the kneading member 30 is also made of stainless steel.
- the kneading member 30 is coated with a coating composed of at least 95% natural rubber.
- Natural rubber is a linear polymer of cis-1,4-polyisoprene denomination of formula (C 5 H 8 ) n .
- the cleaning member 32 is configured to spray the interior volume of the tank 26 with a liquid.
- the cleaning member 32 is able to spray the side wall 36 of the tank 26, the bottom 42 and the hood 28.
- the cleaning member 32 is, for example, a set of nozzles mounted on the mixing member 26.
- the nozzles are oriented towards the side wall 36 of the tank 26, the bottom 42 and the hood 28.
- the nozzles scan the internal volume 35, when the worm gear is rotated.
- the outlet chute 34 is adapted to prevent or to let a substance leave the tank 26.
- the outlet chute 34 extends between two ends.
- the outlet chute 34 defines at one end an upper opening 48 and at a second end a lower opening 50.
- the outlet chute 34 is connected to the bottom 42 of the tank 26 at the orifice 44.
- the outlet chute 34 has at least two positions: an open position and a closed position. When the outlet chute 34 is in the closed position, the outlet chute 34 prevents the exit of any substance contained in the tank 26. When the outlet chute 34 is in the open position, the outlet chute 34 is an outlet of the tank 26.
- the outlet chute 34 is, for example, stainless steel.
- the radioactive waste feed member 14 is capable of bringing radioactive waste to the mixer 12.
- the radioactive waste feed member 14 and the mixer 12 are configured so that the radioactive waste is poured into the internal volume 35 of the tank 26.
- the radioactive waste feed member 14 is able to measure the quantity of radioactive waste poured into the interior volume of the tank 26 and to stop pouring radioactive waste when a predetermined quantity is reached.
- the waste feed member 14 is elongated between two ends.
- a first end is connected to a radioactive waste storage area and a second end is connected to one of the holes 46 defined in the cover 28.
- the first end of the waste feed member 14 has at least one open position, allowing the radioactive waste from the storage area to pass to the waste feed member 14, and a closed position, preventing the passage of radioactive waste.
- the radioactive waste feed member 14 is one or more handling screws placed end to end.
- Each handling screw comprises a trough defining an interior volume and a screw without a core capable of rotating in the interior volume of the trough.
- Each handling screw is provided with a device for measuring the mass of material contained in the interior volume of the trough.
- the member for feeding a binder 16 is capable of supplying a binder to the kneader 12.
- the binder feeding member 16 and the kneader 12 are configured so that the binder is poured into the inner volume 35 of the tank 26.
- the binder feed member 16 is adapted to measure the amount of binder poured into the inner volume of the vat 26 and to stop pouring binder when a predetermined amount is reached.
- the member for feeding a binder 16 is similar to the waste feed member 14, with the exception of the following differences.
- the first end of the feeder member of a binder 16 is connected to a binder storage area.
- the second end of the feed member of a binder 16 is connected to one of the holes 46 defined in the different cover of the hole, to which the radioactive waste feed member 14 is connected.
- the water inlet 18 is adapted to pour water into the interior volume 35 of the tank 26.
- the water inlet 18 is configured to measure the amount of water poured into the interior volume 35 of the tank 26 and stop pouring water when a predetermined amount is reached.
- the water inlet 18 is, for example, a pipe having two ends. At a first end, the water inlet 18 is connected to a water distribution system. At the other end, the water inlet 18 is connected to one of the holes 46 defined in the cover 24 of the mixer 12. The water inlet 18 is configured so that water flows from the connected end a water distribution system at the end connected to the mixer 12.
- the water inlet 18 comprises a water retaining member 52.
- the water retaining member has at least one open position, capable of allowing the water to circulate in the water inlet, and a position closed, suitable for preventing water from flowing into the water supply.
- the water retaining member 52 is a non-return valve located between the two ends of the pipe. A system for measuring the amount of water that the water retaining member 52 has passed.
- the conditioning unit 20 comprises at least one container 54, a filling unit 56, a measuring device 58, at least one vibrating needle 60 shown in FIG. 2 and a support 61.
- the container 54 is configured to store a substance comprising radioactive waste.
- the container 54 has the shape of a cylinder having as a director a vertical axis and as a base a disc having a radius.
- the container 54 defines an interior volume.
- the container 54 is made of a material comprising concrete or metal, for example alloy steel.
- the container 54 has a capacity of between 100 and 1000 liters.
- the filling unit 56 is able to pour a substance into the container 54.
- the filling unit 56 comprises a cap 62 provided with a valve 64.
- the cap 62 is a disk of radius greater than the radius of the container 54.
- the cap 62 defines an orifice.
- the cap 62 is able to be moved between two positions: a filling position and a rest position.
- the cap 62 rests on the upper end of the container 54, so that the cap 62 covers the container 54.
- the cap In the rest position, the cap no longer rests on the container 54 and is removed from the container 54. In the rest position, the interior volume of the container 54 is then accessible through its upper end.
- the valve 64 is located at the orifice defined by the cap 62.
- the valve 64 has at least two positions: a closed position and an open position.
- valve 64 When the valve 64 is closed and the cap 62 is in the filling position, the cap 62 hermetically closes the container 54. When the valve 64 is open and the cap 62 is in the filling position, a substance can be introduced into the container. container 54 by the valve 64.
- the filling unit 56 is, for example, made of stainless steel.
- the measuring device 58 is configured to measure the filling volume and mass of the container 54.
- the measuring device 58 comprises a balance 66, a laser metrology device 68 and a calculator 70.
- the balance 66 is able to measure the mass of any substance included in the interior volume of the container 54.
- the laser metrology device 68 is able to measure the filling height of the container 54.
- the laser metrology device 68 is configured to read inside the container 54.
- the computer 70 is able to calculate the density of any substance in the interior volume of the container 54.
- the computer 70 is connected to the balance 66 and to the laser metrology device 68.
- the computer 70 receives as input the mass measured by the balance 66 and the height measured by the laser metrology device 68.
- the vibrating needle 60 is configured to generate vibrations.
- the vibrating needle 60 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, comprises a body 72, a counterweight 74, a rotation system 76 and an external connection 78.
- the body 72 has substantially the shape of a closed rigid tube elongated along a main axis X.
- the body 72 defines an interior volume.
- the vibrating needle 60 extends mainly along the main axis X of the body 72.
- the body 72 has two ends 80, 81.
- the body 72 comprises a connection system 82.
- the connection system 82 allows the connection of the external connection 78 to the body 72 of the vibrating needle 60.
- the body 72 is made of a material comprising stainless steel.
- the weight 74 is located in the interior volume of the body 72.
- the weight 74 is eccentric with respect to the main axis X of the body 72 of the vibrating needle 60.
- the center of gravity of the weight 74 is not located on the main axis X of the body 72 of the vibrating needle 60.
- the weight 74 is able to be rotated by the rotation system 76.
- the rotation of the weight 74 takes place around the main axis X of the body 72 of the vibrating needle 60.
- the rotation of the flyweight 74 is implemented at a predetermined frequency.
- the rotation system 76 is, for example, a rod connecting the weight 74 to the connection system 82.
- the rod is adapted to be rotated about the X axis by a motor.
- the rotation system 76 is a rotor of a motor along the X axis on which is mounted the flyweight 74 or a compressed air system setting up a flow of air capable of driving the weight 74 in rotation around the X axis.
- the external connection 78 is able to activate the rotation system 76.
- the outer connection 78 of the vibrating needle 60 is located outside the internal volume of the body 72.
- the external connection 78 is connected to the body 72 of the vibrating needle 60 at the connection system 82.
- connection system 78 is a motor, an electric motor or a compressed air system.
- connection system 82 is then a driving device, an electrical socket or an opening defined by the body 72.
- the support 61 is configured to hold the vibrating needle 60.
- the support 61 is able to move the vibrating needle (s) 60 between at least two positions: a rest position, in which the vibrating needle 60 is not in the interior volume of the container 54 and the vibrating needle 60 n prevents the cap 62 from closing the container 54, and a pervibration position, wherein the vibrating needle 60 is, at least partially, in the interior volume of the container 54 when the cap 62 is in the rest position.
- a rest position in which the vibrating needle 60 is not in the interior volume of the container 54 and the vibrating needle 60 n prevents the cap 62 from closing the container 54
- a pervibration position wherein the vibrating needle 60 is, at least partially, in the interior volume of the container 54 when the cap 62 is in the rest position.
- the support 61 is controlled automatically or manually.
- the support 61 is made, for example, of stainless steel.
- the transfer member 22 is configured to transfer a substance from the kneader 12 to the conditioning unit 20.
- the transfer member 22 connects the kneader 12 to the conditioning unit 20.
- the transfer member 22 comprises two ends. A first end is connected to the output chute 34 of the mixer 12. A second end is connected to the filling unit 56 of the conditioning unit 20.
- the transfer member 22 is a casting channel.
- the transfer member 22 has a transfer surface 84.
- the transfer surface 84 is able to be in contact with a substance leaving the mixer 12.
- the transfer surface 84 has a slope. In this case, the slope is linear.
- the transfer surface 84 forms an angle ⁇ , said angle of inclination, with any horizontal plane.
- the angle a is between 8 ° and 20 °.
- understood it is understood on the one hand that the angle a is greater than or equal to 8 ° and on the other hand that the angle a is less than or equal to 20 °. It is defined the vertical of the place by a vertical axis Z at the second end of the transfer member 22, connected to the filling unit 56.
- the angle a is the angle between the X axis and the slope of the transfer surface 84.
- the transfer surface 84 is such that, at any point on the transfer surface 84, a plane tangential to the transfer surface 84 forms an angle of between 8 and 20 ° to the horizontal plane.
- the transfer surface 84 has at least two layers 86 and 88.
- One of the layers 86 is a coating composed of at least 95% natural rubber.
- the transfer member 22 comprises at least one vibrator 90 and / or a percussion system 92.
- the vibrator 90 is configured to vibrate the transfer surface 84.
- the vibrator 90 is, for example, in contact with the transfer surface 84.
- the percussion system 92 is configured to strike the transfer surface 84.
- the percussion system 92 includes, for example, a plurality of percussion members adapted to strike the transfer surface 84 at a plurality of points.
- the transfer member 22 comprises a washing device of the transfer surface 84.
- the arrival of chemical adjuvant 24 is adapted to pour a chemical adjuvant into the interior volume of the tank 26.
- the arrival of chemical adjuvant 24 is configured to measure the amount of chemical adjuvant dispensed and to stop pouring the chemical adjuvant when a predetermined quantity is reached.
- the arrival of chemical adjuvant 24 is, for example, similar to the water inlet 18, with the exception of the following difference. At one end, the arrival of chemical adjuvant 24 is connected to a chemical adjuvant storage tank, and not to a water distribution system.
- the arrival of chemical adjuvant 24 comprises a chemical adjuvant retaining member 94, similar to the water retaining member 52 of the water inlet 18.
- the packaging method is, for example, implemented by the device 10 described above.
- Radioactive waste is a material for which no use is intended and which contains radionuclides in concentrations above the values that the competent authorities consider permissible in materials suitable for non-controlled use.
- the conditioning process applies to a substance having an activity greater than one hundred becquerels per gram and a half-life greater than 100 days.
- the radioactive waste is dry radioactive waste of the ash, slag and dust type with a density of less than 1.7.
- Slag is a solid residue from coal combustion. Ashes are solid residues from the combustion of organic matter, that is to say one of the constituent chemical elements is the carbon element.
- the binder is a composite Portland cement comprising at least 65% clinker.
- the binder is an aluminous cement, comprising clinker and calcium aluminates.
- One (or more) adjuvant (s) is a plasticizer.
- a plasticizer is a substance added to formulations of different types of materials to make materials more flexible, stronger, more resilient and / or easier to handle.
- the plasticizer is based on modified polycarboxylate and phosphonate or modified polycarboxylate.
- the adjuvant (s) present preferably at least one is a thinner, a retardant or an air hunter.
- a fluidizer improves the ultimate strength of a mixture comprising it.
- a retardant delays the setting of a mixture comprising it.
- An air hunter facilitates the expulsion of air within the mixture.
- the method comprises the following steps:
- the step of transporting the radioactive waste 100 consists in conveying a predetermined quantity of radioactive waste into the mixer 12.
- the step of transporting the radioactive waste 100 is carried out by the radioactive waste feed member 14.
- the output chute 34 of the mixer 12 is in the closed position.
- the water retaining member 52 and the chemical adjuvant retaining member 94 are in the closed position.
- the feed member 14 is not active.
- a step of detecting radioactive waste in a detection volume takes place.
- the detection volume is included in the interior volume of the trough.
- the detection volume is for example the set of points located at a distance from the end of the waste feed member 14 connected to the mixer 12. The distance mentioned above is, for example, half distance from the ends of the waste delivery member 14. If radioactive waste is detected in the detection volume at the beginning of the radioactive waste transport step 100, the first end of the delivery member waste 14 is placed in the closed position.
- the first end of the waste delivery member 14 is opened.
- the member for bringing radioactive waste 14 is activated.
- the soulless screw rotates in the interior volume of the trough. Radioactive waste is moved, by the waste delivery member 14, in a direction from the radioactive waste storage area to the mixer 12.
- the first end of the waste feed member 14 is moved to the closed position. The member for bringing radioactive waste 14 is deactivated.
- a quantity of radioactive waste is contained in the interior volume of the trough.
- the filling of the interior volume of the trough is between 30% and a determined rate greater than 50%.
- a mass representative of the mass of the quantity of waste contained in the interior volume of the trough is measured.
- the mass is, for example, the mass of the quantity of radioactive waste contained in the internal volume of the trough or the mass of the trough and the radioactive waste.
- the value of the mass is then equal to an initial value.
- the radioactive waste feed member 14 is activated, so that the radioactive waste in the internal volume of the radioactive waste feed member 14 moves towards the mixer 12.
- the radioactive waste having reached the second end of the waste feed member is poured into the tank 26 of the mixer 12 through one of the holes 46 of the cover 28.
- the previously measured mass is monitored.
- the mass measured above is measured continuously or regularly, that is to say at time intervals strictly less than 15 ms.
- the quantity of radioactive waste poured into the mixer 12 at a given moment is calculated by subtracting the initial value of the mass and the value of the mass measured at this given moment.
- the supply member 14 of the radioactive waste is stopped when the amount of radioactive waste poured into the mixer 12 reaches a predetermined value.
- the step of transporting the radioactive waste 100 is completed.
- the radioactive waste feed member 14 is not deactivated at the time of measuring the initial mass.
- the radioactive waste feed member 14 is activated and deactivated at regular intervals. At each deactivation of the radioactive waste feed member 14, the mass is measured and the quantity of radioactive waste poured into the kneader 12 calculated. If the quantity of radioactive waste poured into the mixer 12 is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, then the radioactive waste feed member 14 is not reactivated and the step of transporting the radioactive waste 100 is completed.
- the internal volume 35 of the tank 26 of the mixer 12 contains a predetermined quantity of radioactive waste.
- the step of conveying the binder 102 consists of conveying a predetermined quantity of binder into the mixer 12.
- the binder delivery step 102 is performed by the binder supply member 16.
- the outlet chute 34 of the mixer 12 is in the closed position.
- the water retaining member 52 and the chemical adjuvant retaining member 94 are in the closed position.
- the feeder member of the binder 16 is not active.
- the step of transporting the binder 102 is implemented in a manner similar to the step of transporting the radioactive waste 100, to except that the step is carried out by the binder supply member 16, and not the radioactive waste feed member 14.
- the interior volume of the tank 26 of the kneader 12 contains a predetermined amount of binder.
- the steps of transporting radioactive waste 100 and binder 102 take place in parallel or one after the other.
- the first kneading step 104 consists in kneading the radioactive waste and the binder in the interior volume of the tank 26 of the kneader.
- the first kneading step 104 takes place after the steps of transporting radioactive waste 100 and binder 102.
- the first kneading step 104 takes place in the inner volume 35 of the tank 26 of the kneader 12 with the kneading member 30. .
- the inner volume 35 of the tank 26 of the kneader 12 contains radioactive waste and binder.
- the water retaining member 52 and the chemical adjuvant retaining member 94 are in the closed position.
- the outlet chute 34 of the mixer 12 is in the closed position.
- the radioactive waste feed members 14 and the binder 16 are deactivated.
- the kneading member 30 is activated.
- the kneading member 30 kneads the radioactive waste and the binder into the inner volume of the tank, i.e. the kneading member 30 stirs together the radioactive waste and the binder.
- the mixing of the radioactive waste and the binder is carried out for a predetermined duration, between 2 and 4 minutes, and / or until a criterion is fulfilled.
- the criterion is, for example, that the intensity of the supply current of the motor of the mixing member 30 reaches a constant value within 5%.
- the mixing member 30 is provided to rotate at a given speed.
- the intensity of the motor supply current is representative of the resistance of the mixture relative to the mixing member 30.
- the interior volume 35 of the tank 26 comprises a premix of radioactive waste and binder.
- the water conveying step 106 consists in conveying a predetermined quantity of water into the interior volume of the tank 26 of the kneader 12.
- the outlet chute 34 of the kneader 12 is in the closed position and the interior volume of the tank comprises a premix of radioactive waste and binder.
- the water retaining member 52 is in the closed position.
- the water conveying step 106 takes place after the first mixing step 104.
- the water conveying step 106 is carried out by the water inlet 18.
- the water retaining member 52 has moved to the open position. Water is then poured by the water inlet 18 into the interior volume 35 of the tank 26 of the mixer 12. The quantity of water exceeding the water retaining member 52 is measured by the system allowing measure the amount of water that has passed the device.
- the water retaining member 52 When the amount of water having exceeded the water retaining member 52 reaches the predetermined value, the water retaining member 52 is moved to the closed position.
- the water having passed the water retaining member 52 arrives in the interior volume 35 of the tank 26 of the kneader 12 during the water conveying step 106.
- the interior volume 35 of the tank 26 comprises a predetermined amount of water and the premixing of radioactive waste and binder.
- the step of conveying adjuvant 108 consists in conveying a predetermined quantity of one or more adjuvants into the interior volume of the tank 26 of the kneader 12.
- the outlet chute 34 of the kneader 12 is in the closed position and the interior volume of the tank comprises a premix of radioactive waste and binder.
- the chemical adjuvant retaining member 94 is in the closed position.
- the adjuvant carrying step 108 takes place, for example, after the first kneading step 104.
- the adjuvant carrying step 108 is carried out by the adjuvant inflow (s) 24.
- the step is described for adjuvant arrival 24.
- the step of conveying the adjuvant 108 is complete.
- the adjuvant delivery step 108 is carried out in a manner similar to the water delivery step 106, except that the step delivery of adjuvant 108 is carried out by the arrival of adjuvant 26 and adjuvant retaining member 94.
- the step is repeated for each adjuvant input 24.
- the steps for each adjuvant input 24 can take place at the same time or one after the other.
- the interior volume of the vessel 26 comprises a predetermined amount of the adjuvant (s) and the premixing of radioactive waste and binder.
- the second kneading step 1 10 consists of kneading the premixing of radioactive waste and binder, water and any additives to form a mixture 122.
- the second kneading step 1 10 takes place after the steps of conveying water 106 and adjuvant 108.
- the second kneading step 1 10 takes place in the inner volume 35 of the tank 26 of the kneader 12 with the organ kneading 30.
- the inner volume 35 of the tank 26 of the kneader contains water, the premix of radioactive waste and binder, and optionally one or more adjuvants.
- the water retaining member 52 and the chemical adjuvant retaining member 94 are in the closed position.
- the radioactive waste feed members 14 and the binder 16 are deactivated.
- the outlet chute 34 of the mixer 12 is in the closed position.
- the kneading member 30 is activated.
- the mixing member 30 mixes the water, the premixing of radioactive waste and binder, and the chemical adjuvant in the inner volume of the tank 26.
- the mixing member 30 stirs together the water, the mixture radioactive waste and binder, and the chemical adjuvant, to form the mixture.
- the mixing of the water, the premixing of the radioactive waste and the binder, and the chemical adjuvant is carried out for a predetermined duration, between 4 and 6 minutes, and / or until a criterion is fulfilled. .
- the criterion is, for example, that the intensity of the supply current of the motor of the mixing member 30 reaches a constant value within 5%.
- the senor at the bottom 42 of the tank 26 monitors the hygrometry of the mixture within the tank 26. If the hygrometry of the mixture is too low, water is added by the arrival of 18. This allows in particular to increase the plasticity of the mixture.
- the plasticity of the mixture is calculated in particular from the intensity of the motor supply current of the mixing member 30.
- the inner volume 35 of the tank 26 comprises a mixture 122 of radioactive waste, binder, water and any adjuvant.
- the transfer step 1 12 consists of transferring the mixture 122 of the kneader 12 to the conditioning unit 20.
- the transfer step 1 12 is performed by the outlet chute 34 and the transfer member 22.
- the transfer step 1 12 takes place after the second mixing step 1 10.
- the outlet chute 34 is in the closed position.
- the water retaining member 52 and the chemical adjuvant retaining member 94 are in the closed position.
- the radioactive waste feed members 14 and the binder 16 are deactivated.
- the cap 62 of the filling unit 56 is in the filling position.
- the valve 64 of the filling unit 56 is in the closed position.
- the tank 26 contains in its interior volume 35 the mixture 122 of radioactive waste, binder, water and optional adjuvant.
- the transfer surface 84 is moistened.
- the humidification is carried out by the washing system of the transfer surface 84.
- the washing system of the transfer surface 84 sprinkles the transfer surface 84 with water. Water flows on the transfer surface, apart from residual humidification.
- the residual humidification corresponds, for example, to a mass of water of between 100 g and 150 g per 1 m 2 of transfer surface 84.
- the outlet chute 34 of the mixer 12 is moved to the open position.
- the mixture 122 of radioactive waste, binder, water and optional adjuvant leaves the tank 26 through the outlet chute 34.
- the mixture 122 of radioactive waste, binder, water and optional adjuvant is able to flow to the transfer member 22.
- the mixture 122 of radioactive waste, binder, water and optional adjuvant contacts the transfer surface 84 of the transfer member 22, and more particularly with the coating 86 composed of at least 95% natural rubber.
- the vibrator 90 is activated.
- the vibrator 90 mechanically vibrates the transfer surface 84.
- the coating of the transfer surface is subjected to mechanical vibration.
- the coating enters into oscillation.
- the coating returns to an initial position, thanks to a shape memory of the coating of the transfer surface.
- the mixture 122 is able to flow in contact with the transfer surface 84, for example on the transfer surface.
- the mixture 122 flows to the filling unit 56 of the conditioning unit 20.
- Residues of the mixture 122 remain in contact with the transfer surface 84 and do not reach the conditioning unit 20.
- the mixture residues represent less than 10 grams per 100 cm 2 of transfer surface 84, and preferably less than 7 grams per 100 cm 2 of surface.
- the percussion system 92 of the transfer surface 84 is activated.
- the transfer surface 84 is impacted by the percussion system 92.
- the percussion members of the percussion system 89 strike the transfer surface 84 at a given frequency.
- the frequency is between 1500 Hz and 3000 Hz.
- the force applied by the percussion system 92 on the transfer surface is between 700 N and 900 N, and more particularly equal to 800 N at 5%.
- the vibrator 90 and the percussion system 92 are activated.
- the mixture 122 is mainly located at the filling unit 56 at the valve 64 in the closed position. Residues of the mixture are in contact with the transfer surface 84.
- the off-residue mixture 122 is hereinafter referred to as the mixture 122.
- the valve 64 of the filling unit 56 is in the open position.
- the filling stage 1 14 consists of filling the container 54 with the mixture 122.
- the filling stage 1 14 is carried out by the filling unit 56 and the measuring device 58.
- the cap 62 is in the filling position.
- the mixture 122 is at the filling unit 56.
- the mixture 122 is not in the container.
- the filling step 1 14 takes place after the transfer step.
- a tare of the balance 66 is made. In the case where the valve 64 of the filling unit is in the closed position, the valve 64 is moved to the open position. Otherwise, the valve 64 remains in the open position.
- the mixture 122 enters the interior volume of the container 54 through the valve 64.
- the balance 66 raises the mass of mixture introduced into the container 54 and the laser metrology device 68 the filling height of the container 54.
- the calculator 70 then calculates the density of the mixture 122 contained in the container 54. Information contributing to a regulatory filling of the container 54 container 54 are obtained.
- a mass monitoring step measured by the balance 66 is started.
- the valve 64 is closed.
- the density of the mixture 122 contained in the container 54 is then calculated.
- the mixture 122 is in the interior volume of the container 54.
- the perversion stage 1 16 consists in applying a strong internal vibration to the mixture 122 within the container 54.
- the pervibration stage 1 16 is provided to increase the compactness of the mixture 122. A greater quantity of mixture 122, therefore of radioactive waste, is suitable for storage in the container 54.
- the container 54 is filled with the mixture 122.
- the cap 62 is in the filling position.
- the perversion stage 1 16 takes place after the filling stage 1 14.
- the cap 62 is moved to the rest position. Then, the support 61 moves the vibrating needle (s) 60 into a perverted position. The vibrating needle (s) 60 are then at least partially immersed in the mixture 122 in the interior volume of the container 54.
- the vibrating needle 60 is such that its main axis X is parallel to the vertical of the place, therefore to the main axis container 54.
- the rotation system 76 is activated.
- the weight 74 is rotated about the main axis X of the vibrating needle 91 at a given frequency, for example between 10,000 revolutions per minute and 20,000 revolutions per minute.
- each vibrating needle 60 causes a pervibration of the mixture 122 in the container 54, that is to say a strong internal vibration of the mixture. This increases the compactness of the mixture. The mixture then takes a more compact layout. The smaller elements of the mixture are placed between the larger elements.
- the support 61 moves the vibrating needle 60 within the mixture 122.
- This embodiment corresponds in particular to the case where there is not an immobile configuration of the vibrating needle or hands, in which the one or more Vibrating needles are able to vibrate the entire mixture.
- the step of observing a gas evolution 1 18 consists of observing the presence or absence of a gas evolution during the pervibration stage 1 16.
- the observation step 1 18 takes place at the same time as the perversion step 1 16.
- Release of gas from the mixture 122 into the interior volume of the container 54 is observed.
- the observation is performed via a camera by a computer to process the images and / or an observer.
- the gas evolution is for example visible to the naked eye, for example the release of gas is cloudy relative to the air.
- the evolution of gas is visible by a reduction in the height of the mixture contained in the container 54.
- the decrease in height is observed by the laser metrology device 68.
- the vibrating needle 60 is deactivated.
- the support 61 moves each vibrating needle 60 in the rest position.
- the perversion step 1 16 of the mixture 122 and the step of observation of a gassing 1 18 end.
- the density of the mixture 122 in the container 54 is modified by the pervibration step 1 16.
- a new measurement of the filling of the container 54 is implemented by the laser metrology device 68.
- the density is then recalculated by the calculator 70.
- the new density is estimated from the density of the mixture before the perversion stage 1 16 of the mixture 122.
- the density of the mixture before the perversion stage 1 16 of the mixture 122 is, for example, between 1.27 kg / m 3 and 1.7 kg / m 3 .
- the density is multiplied by 1.27.
- the density is multiplied by a factor of between 1.1 to 1 20.
- the interior volume of the container 54 comprises the mixture 122.
- the mixture 122 is more compact than before the pervbing step 1 16.
- the density of the mixture 122 has increased during the perversion stage 1 16.
- the step of closing the container 120 consists in placing a lid on the container 54.
- the mixture 122 is in the interior volume of the container 54.
- the closing step of the container 120 takes place after the pervbing step 1 16 and the observation step d gaseous release 1 18.
- the lid is a disc radius the radius of the container 54.
- the lid is deposited on the container 54 using a crane. The lid engages with the top end of the container 54.
- the lid defines a hole, intended to insert a plug.
- the cap is made of the same material as the lid.
- the container 54 containing the mixture 122 comprising radioactive waste is closed in a package.
- the mixture 122 solidifies, that is to say that the mixture takes a definitive form.
- the mixture is completely solidified after a period of less than or equal to 29 days after the end of the pervibration stage 16.
- the mixture 122 has a compressive strength of between MPa and 35 MPa.
- the cap is inserted into the lid after the solidification time of the mixture.
- the package is suitable for storage.
- the radioactive waste conditioning device 10 is regularly washed. However, the entire packaging device 10 is not completely washed once.
- a washing step of the transfer member 22 and the tank 26 of the kneader 12 takes place at the end of each packaging process.
- the cleaning member 32 of the kneader 12 and the washing device of the transfer surface 84 are activated.
- the interior volume 35 of the tank 26 and the transfer surface 84 are sprayed with charged water.
- the charged water is a water densified by solid charges, including charges obtained by washing sand and / or bottom ash.
- the internal volume 35 of the tank 26 and the transfer surface 84 are rinsed with clear water.
- the cleaning member 32 of the kneader 12 and the washing device of the transfer surface 84 are always activated.
- the internal volume 35 of the tank 26 and the transfer surface 84 are sprayed with high-pressure clear water between 10 and 20 MPa.
- the ratio of the mass of residues after the washing step to the mass of residues before the washing step is between 0.001 and 0.01.
- the amounts of radioactive waste, binder, water and optional adjuvant are predetermined.
- a technique for determining a possible combination of radioactive waste, binder, water and optional adjuvant mixture 122 is to characterize the behavior of the transfer member 22, in particular with respect to the step 1 12 for transferring the mixture of the kneader 12 to the conditioning unit 20.
- the characterization step implements the transfer surface 84 or a surface modeling the transfer surface 84.
- the surface modeling the transfer surface 84 has the same structure and the same composition. Subsequently, the surface used during the characterization step in all the aforementioned cases is called "transfer surface 84".
- the step of producing a test sample 130 consists in producing a test sample having a composition representative of a possibility of mixing as part of the radioactive waste conditioning process.
- the test sample includes dry radioactive waste, water and a binder.
- the test sample comprises at least one chemical adjuvant.
- the chemical adjuvant is, for example, a plasticizer, making it possible to increase the flow of the test sample on the transfer surface.
- the dry radioactive waste, the water, the binder and any adjuvant (s) are kneaded so as to form a mixture.
- the radioactive waste of the test sample is a mixture of bottom ash and ash.
- the mass percentage of bottom ash is between 0.7 and 0.8.
- the test sample has a mass ratio of the radioactive waste with respect to the binder of between 2.5 and 3, and more particularly equal to 2.75.
- the test sample has a mass ratio of water to binder of 0.77 to 0.97. More particularly, in the case where the mass percentage of bottom ash is between 0.7 and 0.75, and more particularly equal to 0.7, then the mass ratio of water relative to the binder is between 0.87. and 0.97.
- the mass ratio of water relative to the binder is between 0.77 and 0, 90.
- the test sample has a water content of between 10 and 35 liters per cubic meter. If the mixture has a satisfactory plastic behavior, the water content is reduced with monitoring of the hygrometry of the mixture.
- the water is used in particular for the hydration of radioactive waste and the insertion of adjuvant.
- the increase in water content causes undesirable effects for the compressive strength of the test sample after solidification.
- the water content is therefore a sign that it is important to control, in particular thanks to a sensor according to the hygrometry of the mixture 122.
- test sample as described below is made.
- test samples of varied composition or the same composition are made at the same time.
- the detection step 132 consists of detecting setting inhibitors, for example zinc, in the test sample.
- Zinc is a setting inhibitor, i.e., zinc is capable of retarding the solidification of the mixture.
- a setting inhibitor also decreases the internal bonds of the mixture.
- the presence of inhibitor in the mixture causes a loss of compressive strength of the mixture after solidification of the mixture.
- the moistening step 134 consists in moistening the transfer surface 84.
- Humidifying consists, for example, in providing on the transfer surface 84 a mass of water of between 100 g and 200 g per 1 m 2 of transfer surface 84.
- Humidification of the transfer surface improves in particular the flow of the test sample on the transfer surface 84.
- the transfer surface 84 is wetted.
- the characterization step 136 consists in characterizing the adhesion and / or the flow of the test sample on the transfer surface 84. At the beginning of the characterization step 136, the transfer surface 84 is moistened and the test sample is made. The characterization step 136 takes place after the steps of producing a test sample 130 and humidification 134.
- the transfer surface 84 is at a temperature between 15 ° C and 30 ° C.
- the pressure near the transfer surface 84 is between 450 hPa and 1013.25 hPa.
- the test sample is also in contact with a gas, for example air.
- the gas has a relative humidity of between 10 and 65%.
- test sample is contacted with the transfer surface 84.
- test sample is contacted with the transfer surface 84 in a single step.
- test sample is subjected to a free fall of a distance greater than or equal to 200 mm before reaching the transfer surface.
- test sample To characterize the adhesion of the test sample to the transfer surface 84, a given amount of test sample is contacted with the transfer surface 84.
- the quantity of test sample brought into contact with the transfer surface has, for example, a mass greater than 20 grams per 100 cm 2 of transfer surface 84, and more particularly a mass greater than 200 grams per 100 cm 2 of surface area. transfer 84.
- an observation step 138 takes place.
- the observation step 138 consists in monitoring the presence or absence of a flow of the test sample on the transfer surface 84.
- the presence or absence of a flow of the test sample on the transfer surface 84 is detected by measuring a mass of the material on the transfer surface 84. As the mass decreases, a flow of the test sample on the transfer surface is observed. When the mass is constant, there is no presence of a flow of the test sample on the transfer surface.
- the presence or absence of a flow of the test sample on the transfer surface 84 is monitored by an operator or by an image analysis calculator.
- a time representative of the flow of the test sample is measured.
- the representative time is, for example, the time taken by the test sample to travel one meter.
- Two marks are placed on the contact surface 84.
- the two marks are placed lower than the whole part of the contact surface 84 with which the test sample is brought into contact.
- the marks are substantially perpendicular to the axis connecting the two ends of the transfer member.
- the marks traverse in one direction the transfer member.
- the marks are parallel.
- the markers are spaced one meter apart.
- the measurements are made with respect to the front of the test sample, the front of the sample being a part of the test sample which passes the marker first.
- the edge of the sample is likely to vary within the test sample.
- the marks are for example detectors.
- a chronometer initialized to zero is started.
- the timer is stopped.
- test sample does not reach one of the markers in a predetermined time, then it is assumed that the test sample has a zero flow on the transfer surface 84.
- the step comprises measuring a duration of flow over a distance other than one meter.
- the representative duration is then the duration of the flow divided by the distance expressed in meters.
- test sample's time to travel one meter the more it is considered that the flow of the test sample on the transfer surface 84 is important.
- a predictable flow rate of the mixture is calculated from the distance between the two marks, the mass of the sample and the characteristic time of the flow.
- the mass of test sample residues and / or the representative flow velocity of the test sample are known.
- the step of percussion and / or mechanical vibration 140 consists of striking and / or vibrating the transfer surface 84.
- the percussion stage and / or setting mechanical vibration 140 increases the flow capacities and decreases the adhesion of the test sample to the transfer surface 84.
- the step of producing the test sample was performed.
- the percussion and / or mechanical vibration stage 140 begins before or at the same time as the test sample is brought into contact with the transfer surface.
- the vibrator 90 and / or the percussion system 92 are activated.
- the vibrator 90 drives the transfer surface 84 into mechanical vibration.
- the vibrator 90 oscillates at a frequency less than or equal to 3000 Hz.
- the amplitude of the vibration is less than or equal to 100 mm.
- the transfer surface 84 is struck by the percussion system 92 at regular intervals.
- the percussion frequency is less than or equal to 3000 Hz.
- the transfer surface 84 is displaced by a distance of between 5 mm and 30 mm at the point where the transfer surface 84 is impacted by the system. percussion 92.
- the vibrator 90 and / or the percussion system 92 are deactivated.
- all the steps described above are repeated a predetermined number of times.
- the selection step 142 consists in selecting one or more test samples fulfilling one or more criteria.
- the mass of test sample residues during the characterization step 136 is less than 10 grams per 100 cm 2 of transfer surface, or more particularly less than 7 grams per 100 cm 2 of transfer surface, - the representative duration the flow is less than 200 seconds, and - the predicted flow is equivalent to the displacement of at least 100 mm of a mass greater than 50 kg of mixture 122 per hour.
- test sample is selected if it fulfills only one of the preceding criteria.
- test sample or samples are discriminated according to given criteria. If no test sample meets the criteria and is not selected at the selection step 142, the steps are restarted from the step 130 of producing a test sample.
- the step of characterizing the behavior of the transfer member makes it possible to select a mixing composition as part of a process for packaging radioactive waste.
- the flow and / or adhesion criteria notably value the fact that a majority of the mixture reaches the conditioning unit 20 from the kneader 12 in a reasonable time.
- the adhesion criterion also accounts for the mixture residues on the transfer surface 84 after the transfer step 112 between the kneader 12 and the conditioning unit 20. By decreasing the adhesion of the mixture to the transfer surface the washing of the transfer surface 84 is facilitated and the amount of rinsing water used is decreased.
- a similar composition is a composition having the same mass percentages as the test sample to 2%.
- the device 10 does not include a water inlet 18 and one or more adjuvant inputs 24 separated.
- the device 10 comprises an inlet of water and adjuvant (s) comprising two ends. The entry of water and adjuvant (s) is connected at one end to the mixer 12. The inlet of water and adjuvant (s) is connected at a second end to a mixing tank.
- the mixing tank comprises an outlet, a water inlet and optionally adjuvant entrances.
- the outlet has a restraint system, having at least two positions: an open position, to let the water and the adjuvant out of the mixing tank, and a closed position, to prevent the water and the adjuvant from coming out of the mixing tank.
- the number of entries is equal to one plus the number of adjuvants.
- Each inlet is used to dose the amount of water or adjuvant poured into the mixing tank.
- the packaging process is the same as above except for the water supply 106 and the adjuvant 108 delivery stages.
- the water supply 106 and the adjuvant delivery 108 steps are replaced by a liquid delivery step.
- the retaining system of the mixing tank is in the closed position. Water and any additives are poured into the mixing tank in predetermined amounts through the mixing tank inlets. Then, the retaining system of the mixing tank is moved to the open position. The water and any additives are poured into the tank 26 of the kneader 12.
- the characterization step is the same as before.
- the method of conditioning radioactive waste comprises the following steps:
- test sample comprising dry radioactive waste, water and a binder
- kneading in a kneader 12 dry radioactive waste, water and a binder to form the mixture 122,
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