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Current status and challenges of spent nuclear fuel final disposal development in Taiwan

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Since the introduction of nuclear power in Taiwan in 1978, over 40 years have elapsed. Under the "nuclear-free homeland" policy, the nuclear power plants have been progressively decommissioned. The generated spent nuclear fuel (SNF) should be managed through direct disposal, with deep geological repository and the concept of multiple barriers. Up to date, the implementation of the disposal plan has yielded positive results in terms of technical feasibility and safety assessment. Although the plan has progressed to its second phase, which involves the selection and determination of candidate sites, numerous challenges remain in the process. This paper also addresses related issues and proposes potential alternatives for centralized long-term storage as a contingency plan.

Source: Nuclear Engineering and Design

DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2025.114081

Authors: Han-Hsiang Tseng, Tsuey-Lin Tsai, Yi-Fu Chiou

Institution: National Atomic Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Nuclear and radioactivity studies

Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,710