One way to encapsulate such substances more safely and cost-effectively than is currently
practiced is to pour into UHPC Ultra High
Performance Concrete blocks. UHPC has a
large number of advantages over the
previous
storage in barrels of different material quality
and pouring
into glass.
The advantages of new designs are:
- UHPC is very easy to process as a casting
and spraying compound.
- UHPC has an extremely high pressure
resistance compared to all standard concretes
- UHPC is completely waterproof - What is poured into UHPC can not corrode
anymore
- UHPC is saltwater resistant- UHPC also hardens under water
- UHPC in its high temperature version can
be used at continuous temperatures up to
1200°C/ 2192°F. This means that the
UHPC HT (High Temperature) block is
stable with internal temperature increase
as well as with external fire.
A secure above-ground storage against
theft is possible because the blocks are heavy,
large and therefore unwieldy for a quick
removal. Getting the radioactive material out
of the block is only possible with extreme
effort and tools and time.
- UHPC is based on nanotechnology, the material
particles are extremely fine. Almost allother
particles are surrounded by this glue from
extremely fine particles. Even with a break of a
UHPC block, the foreign matter is firmly trapped
in the debris.
- It is easy to mix radiation-reducing materials into
the block
- UHPC concretes can be very good heat-insulating
or very good heat-conducting. It's just a question
of the UHPC concrete mixture
- UHPC casting compounds can have a very high flowability and easily penetrate into cracks and joints and seal them.
- UHPC casting compounds are self-compacting.
- All casting compounds are pumpable and sprayable
- All casting compounds reach more than 70% after 48 hours
WPE DK International
Phone: 0049 176 601 73146
E-mail: info@wpe-dk.dk
Homepage: www.wpe-dk.com
