ISO 24390:2023

Nuclear energy — Nuclear fuel technology — Methodologies for radioactivity characterization of very low-level waste (VLLW) generated by nuclear facilities ISO 24390:2023

General information

Current stage: 60.60 Standard published Nov 21, 2023

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 85/SC 5 Nuclear installations, processes and technologies

Type: International Standard

ICS: 27.120.20 Nuclear power plants. Safety | 13.030.30 Special wastes

Scope

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.

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PUBLISHED
ISO 24390:2023
60.60 Standard published
Nov 21, 2023