{"title":"Estimation of Radionuclide Intakes by Singular Value Decomposition","authors":"S. Hato, Sakae Kinase","doi":"10.3327/TAESJ.J15.017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3327/TAESJ.J15.017","url":null,"abstract":"Shinji HATO and Sakae KINASE Institute of Applied Beam Science, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ibaraki University, 2-1-1 Bunkyo, Mito-shi, Ibaraki 310-8512, Japan Visible Information Center, Inc., 440 Muramatsu, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1112, Japan Fukushima Environmental Safety Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 2-4 Shirane, Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan (Received September 25, 2015; accepted in revised form March 14, 2016; published online July 27, 2016)","PeriodicalId":121793,"journal":{"name":"Insights Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Vol. 4","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129924981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Kawamura, Takeo Kimura, Fumitoshi Watanabe, K. Hirao, T. Narabayashi
{"title":"Development of an Organic Iodine Filter for Filtered Containment Venting Systems of Nuclear Power Plants","authors":"S. Kawamura, Takeo Kimura, Fumitoshi Watanabe, K. Hirao, T. Narabayashi","doi":"10.3327/TAESJ.J15.025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3327/TAESJ.J15.025","url":null,"abstract":"Shinichi KAWAMURA, Takeo KIMURA, Fumitoshi WATANABE, Kazuki HIRAO and Tadashi NARABAYASHI Nuclear Asset Management Department, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, 1-1-3 Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8560, Japan R&D Department, TEPCO Research Institute, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, 4-1 Egasaki-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-8510, Japan Division of Energy and Environmental Systems, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita-13, Nishi-8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan (Received December 25, 2015; accepted in revised form June 1, 2016; published online September 21, 2016)","PeriodicalId":121793,"journal":{"name":"Insights Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Vol. 4","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130004746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Ubara, Eiji Yuki, K. Tsukiyama, Masato Kamizawa, Koichi Senoh, K. Ohta, F. Shimamoto, Nariyuki Ohta
{"title":"Treatment of Water Contaminated with Radiocesium Using Novel Complexes between Prussian-Blue and Bivalent Transition Metal Hydroxides","authors":"H. Ubara, Eiji Yuki, K. Tsukiyama, Masato Kamizawa, Koichi Senoh, K. Ohta, F. Shimamoto, Nariyuki Ohta","doi":"10.3327/TAESJ.J14.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3327/TAESJ.J14.008","url":null,"abstract":"A variety of technologies are applied to the decontamination of radiocesium from water using inorganic adsorbents such as zeolites, Prussian blue (PB) and its analogues. However, these adsorbents are di‹cult to apply. Although zeolites work as good adsorbents for cesium (Cs) in freshwater, their adsorption ability is extremely low in seawater and ‰y ash extracts with a high salt concentration. In contrast, PB and its analogues maintain their selective adsorption ability for Cs even in water containing salts, but a high level of cyan remains in the treated water. In this study, we introduce a new technology that utilizes complexes between PB and hydroxides of transition metals (PBX) for the decontamination of Cs from water and report results of demonstration tests on simulated seawater and ‰y ash extract. Furthermore, the excellent results of the PBX method applied to the extracts from ‰y ash contaminated with radiocesium (more than 8000 Bq/kg) are also shown. It has been proved that radiocesium activities are not only below the detection limit (<10 Bq/kg) and the content of cyan can be controlled under the regulation value of tap water in the water treated with PBX.","PeriodicalId":121793,"journal":{"name":"Insights Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Vol. 4","volume":"48 3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130756262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of Averted Doses to Infants by Tap Water Restrictions after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident","authors":"Sakae Kinase, M. Kimura, S. Takahara, T. Homma","doi":"10.3327/TAESJ.J11.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3327/TAESJ.J11.008","url":null,"abstract":"There has been some concern in reviewing the effectiveness of making decisions on the implementation of protective measures in emergency exposure situations. After the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident, temporal changes in the concentration of iodine 131 in tap water were studied using published data from several authorities in Fukushima, Ibaraki, and Tokyo. Averted doses to infants (1-year-old children) due to the intake of iodine 131 through tap water restrictions were also evaluated. Consequently, it was found that the apparent half-life of iodine 131 in tap water was 2.8 days. The averted equivalent doses to the thyroids of 1-year-old children were found to have a maximum value of 8.3 mSv in a local area of Fukushima. Hence, the tap water restrictions implemented by the authorities were considered to be effective in the early phase of the emergency exposure situation.","PeriodicalId":121793,"journal":{"name":"Insights Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Vol. 4","volume":"442 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114957948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Long-Term Outlook for Global Natural Uranium and Uranium Enrichment Supply and Demand Situations after the Impact of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident","authors":"Yuhji Matsuo, T. Murakami","doi":"10.3327/TAESJ.J12.012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3327/TAESJ.J12.012","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the authors propose long-term projections of global nuclear power generation, uranium production, and uranium enrichment capacities by region, and estimate the trade ‰ows of natural uranium and uranium enrichment activities in 2020 and 2035. In spite of the rapid nuclear power generation capacity growth expected especially in Asia, the natural uranium and uranium enrichment trade will not be tightened by 2020 due to the projected increase in both natural uranium production and uranium enrichment capacities, which may cause a drop in natural uranium and uranium enrichment prices. Thus, there is a great possibility that the current projects for capacity expansion will be delayed considerably. However, in the ``highdemand scenario'', where nuclear expansion will be accelerated due to growing concerns about global warming and energy security issues, additional investments in uranium production and enrichment facilities will be needed by 2035. In Asia, the self-su‹ciency ratio for both natural uranium supply and uranium enrichment activities will remain relatively low until 2035. However, the Herˆndahl-Hirschman (HH) index of natural uranium and uranium enrichment activity trade to Asia will be lowered considerably up to 2035, indicating that nuclear capacity expansion can contribute to enhancing energy security in Asia.","PeriodicalId":121793,"journal":{"name":"Insights Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Vol. 4","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131278751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Hirayama, K. Kondo, Y. Unno, Hiroshi Matsumura, H. Iwase, A. Yunoki, S. Sasaki
{"title":"Rapid and Simple Measurement Method of 90Sr Concentration in Water by Measuring β-rays from 90Y","authors":"H. Hirayama, K. Kondo, Y. Unno, Hiroshi Matsumura, H. Iwase, A. Yunoki, S. Sasaki","doi":"10.15669/fukushimainsights.vol.4.385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15669/fukushimainsights.vol.4.385","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":121793,"journal":{"name":"Insights Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Vol. 4","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133670833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of B4C Absorber Material on Melt Progression and Chemical Forms of Iodine or Cesium under Severe Accident Conditions","authors":"A. Hidaka","doi":"10.15669/fukushimainsights.vol.4.341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15669/fukushimainsights.vol.4.341","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":121793,"journal":{"name":"Insights Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Vol. 4","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114885552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tadashi Watanabe, M. Ishigaki, A. Sato, H. Nakamura
{"title":"Analysis of BWR Station Blackout Accident","authors":"Tadashi Watanabe, M. Ishigaki, A. Sato, H. Nakamura","doi":"10.15669/fukushimainsights.vol.4.46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15669/fukushimainsights.vol.4.46","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":121793,"journal":{"name":"Insights Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Vol. 4","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124008796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved Nuclear Emergency Management System Reflecting Lessons Learned from the Emergency Response at Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Station after the Great East Japan Earthquake","authors":"S. Kawamura, T. Narabayashi","doi":"10.3327/TAESJ.J15.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3327/TAESJ.J15.013","url":null,"abstract":"Three nuclear reactors at Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Station lost all their ultimate heat sinks owing to damage from the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. Water was injected into the reactors by alternate measures, damaged cooling systems were re-stored with promptly supplied substitute materials, and all the reactors were brought to a cold shutdown state within four days. Lessons learned from this experience were identified to improve emergency management, especially in the areas of strategic response planning, logistics, and functions supporting response activities continuing over a long period. It was found that continuous planning activities reflecting information from plant parameters and response action results were important, and that relevant functions in emergency response organizations should be integrated. Logistics were handled successfully but many difficulties were experienced. Therefore, their functions should be clearly established and improved by emergency response organizations. Supporting emergency responders in the aspects of their physical and mental conditions was important for sustaining continuous response. As a platform for improvement, the concept of the Incident Command System was applied for the first time to a nuclear emergency management system, with specific improvement ideas such as a phased approach in response planning and common operation pictures.","PeriodicalId":121793,"journal":{"name":"Insights Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Vol. 4","volume":"293 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132176051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transfer Behavior of Cesium Adsorbed on Clay Minerals in Aqueous Solution","authors":"Y. Okamoto, T. Osugi, H. Shiwaku, M. Akabori","doi":"10.3327/TAESJ.J13.023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3327/TAESJ.J13.023","url":null,"abstract":"Yoshihiro OKAMOTO1,, Takeshi OSUGI2, Hideaki SHIWAKU1 and Mitsuo AKABORI3 1Quantum Beam Science Directorate, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), 111 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun, Hyogo 6795148, Japan 2Nuclear Science Research Institute, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), 24 Shirane, Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 3191195, Japan 3Nuclear Science and Engineering Directorate, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), 24 Shirane, Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 3191195, Japan (Received February 27, 2014; accepted in revised form June 16, 2014; published online July 31, 2014)","PeriodicalId":121793,"journal":{"name":"Insights Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Vol. 4","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115592733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}