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Environmental remediation experience for the long term storage facility of radioactive waste in Cuba.

26 May 2016, 09:00
4h 30m
Madrid

Madrid

Poster Case Studies and Waste Management in Environmental Remediation Session 5B - Poster

Speaker

Mrs Gema Fleitas (Center of protection radiationa and hygiene)

Description

ABSTRACT: From the need for Cuba to have a facility for long term storage of radioactive waste, the study of the conditions of the existing waste storage for short and medium life was performed. A methodology that included site characterization (including geological, hydrogeological, socio-economics), safety assessment and evaluation of the state of construction of the facility was used for this purpose. Key results showed the existence of problems such as the presence of cracks in concrete joints, which are associated water filtration, high porosity, moisture and corrosion, among others. The need to implement remedial and corrective actions for adapting the facility for the intended purpose was evident.
Country or International Organization Center of Protection Radiation and Hygiene (CPHR), Cuba
Type "YES" to confirm submission of required <br> Forms A and B via the official channels yes

Primary author

Mrs Gema Fleitas (Center of protection radiationa and hygiene)

Co-authors

Mr José Luis Peralta Vital (Center of protection radiation and hygiene) Mr Reinaldo Gil Castillo (Center of protection radiation and hygiene) Ms Yusleidy Cordoví Miranda (Center of protection radiation and hygiene)

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