Roadmap of nuclear technology application in the environment

Subject Areas : Radio active

Zahra Soltani ¹ , AmirMohammad Beigzadeh ²

1 - PhD Nuclear Engineering, Research Fellow of National Research Institute of Science Policy (NRISP), Tehran, Iran. *(CorrespondingAuthor)
2 - Assistant Professor, Radiation Application Research School, Nuclear Science & Technology Research Institute, Tehran, Iran.

Received: 2021-12-11 Accepted : 2022-08-24 Published : 2023-02-20

Keywords: roadmap, nuclear technology, Environment, purification, industrial wastewater,

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Today, the use of advanced environmental pollutants based on nuclear technology in processes associated with the production of gaseous, liquid and solid pollutants is highly recommended. Developing a strategy and planning for the development of the application of nuclear technology in the environment is necessary because this technology is advanced, complex and in the growth stage and requires high investment, highly specialized forces and cooperation and coordination of a series of projects. Material and Methodology:  In order to develop a roadmap for the application of nuclear technology in the environment, first, by reviewing research in the field of applications of nuclear technology in the environment, potentials and key technologies in this field were identified. Then, by performing process steps through reviewing scientific articles and texts, the market was identified and then the types of products were determined. Findings: The most important markets for nuclear technology-based treatment systems are power plants, chemical and petrochemical industries, and waste industries. Gaseous decontamination facilities, sludge and wastewater treatment and industrial waste facilities are classified in the product category. According to the roadmap, the acquisition of accelerator technology and gamma-rayirradiator systems is possible through technology transfer and equipment purchase. Since all stages of research and development of solid-state purification systems can be done with the existing facilities in the country and also the simplicity of the process, during the first three years, the focus on solid state purification systems was determined and in parallel by gaining the necessary experience, it is possible to transfer technology to liquid and gas purification systems. Discussion and Conclusion: Purification systems based on advanced nuclear technology are cost-effective, more efficient and environmentally friendly. In this regard, the use of roadmap as one of the most important management tools for planning the development of this technology is essential.

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