Design Methodology of Process Layout considering Various Equipment Types for Large-scale Pyroprocessing Facility
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) is designing the Korean Advanced Pyroprocess Facility (KAPF) currently. At present, each item of process equipment required for integrated processing is being examined, based on experience acquired during the Pyropocess Integrated Inactive Demonstration Facility (PRIDE) project, and considering the requirements and desired performance enhancement of KAPF as a new facility beyond PRIDE. Essentially, KAPF will be required to handle hazardous materials such as spent nuclear fuel, which must be processed in an isolated and shielded area separate from the operator location. Moreover, an inert-gas atmosphere must be maintained, because of the radiation and deliquescence of the materials. KAPF must also achieve the goal of significantly increased yearly production beyond that of the previous facility; therefore, several parts of the production line must be automated.
This article presents the method considered for the conceptual design of both the production line and the overall layout of the KAPF process equipment. The design approach proposed in this study can be regarded as an initial step in the design procedure of an integrated process line comprised of equipment with different functions, mechanical structures, feeding mechanisms, and degrees of automation (DOA).
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Design Methodology of Process Layout considering Various Equipment Types for Large-scale Pyroprocessing Facility
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) is designing the Korean Advanced Pyroprocess Facility (KAPF) currently. At present, each item of process equipment required for integrated processing is being examined, based on experience acquired during the Pyropocess Integrated Inactive Demonstration Facility (PRIDE) project, and considering the requirements and desired performance enhancement of KAPF as a new facility beyond PRIDE. Essentially, KAPF will be required to handle hazardous materials such as spent nuclear fuel, which must be processed in an isolated and shielded area separate from the operator location. Moreover, an inert-gas atmosphere must be maintained, because of the radiation and deliquescence of the materials. KAPF must also achieve the goal of significantly increased yearly production beyond that of the previous facility; therefore, several parts of the production line must be automated.
This article presents the method considered for the conceptual design of both the production line and the overall layout of the KAPF process equipment. The design approach proposed in this study can be regarded as an initial step in the design procedure of an integrated process line comprised of equipment with different functions, mechanical structures, feeding mechanisms, and degrees of automation (DOA).
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