Responsibility For Wastes
The government of the Republic of Anshar has issued a clear and unequivocal statement identifying that Anshar is ethically and legally responsible for its own wastes. To comply with this statement, each power plant, research reactor, and other radiological institutions, including SNRI, must have a developed and built plan to store and dispose of nuclear wastes.
The Republic of Anshar's position on nuclear waste is consistent with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) section on management and disposal of used fuel and high-level wastes. SNRI is actively engaged in further enhancing Anshar's host facility of nuclear wastes. Per Anshar government regulations, there are currently two acceptable storage methods for spent fuel after it is removed from the core; spent fuel pools and dry cask storage.
Spent Fuel Pools
The water pool option involves storing spent fuel assemblies under at least 7 meters of water, which provides adequate shielding from the radiation.
SNRI is developing new storage racks that house the spent fuel in the pool by integrating neutron absorbing materials into the racks themselves. Current solutions mainly utilize Boron-10 however, SNRI is looking into other alloys that may be more efficient and effective for storing Anshar's wastes.
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Dry Cask Storage
Soon after Anshar began using nuclear products for energy generation, research, medical, and other needs, the need for an alternative storage systems began to grow as demand for spaces in storage pools exceeded supply.
SNRI is researching multiple dry cask designs and materials for the containers.
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Security
A comprehensive nuclear security system - as described by the Anshar government - is a composite of multiple security disciplines ranging from physical protection to material accounting and safeguards. SNRI is constantly enhancing nuclear security through research and implementation to ensure Anshar's assets are protected.
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SNRI is working with the Anshar government to develop and identify new technologies, techniques, and procedures to improve the security of material while in storage, use, and/or in transit.
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