EP0660335A1 - Device for preventing overpressure in storage containers containing hydrogen emitting material - Google Patents

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EP0660335A1
EP0660335A1 EP94119896A EP94119896A EP0660335A1 EP 0660335 A1 EP0660335 A1 EP 0660335A1 EP 94119896 A EP94119896 A EP 94119896A EP 94119896 A EP94119896 A EP 94119896A EP 0660335 A1 EP0660335 A1 EP 0660335A1
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  • the invention relates to a device for avoiding excess pressures in storage containers for hydrogen-developing, in particular radioactive, waste materials, with a container for converting hydrogen into water containing a container.
  • Radioactive waste is stored in closed containers for long periods. Due to radiolytic decomposition and as a result of electrochemical reactions, hydrogen is generated in radioactive waste, especially in those with highly compressed radioactive mixed waste. For example, Release 100% of highly compressed radioactive mixed wastes stored in conventional containers of 200 l within 100 days up to 1300 l of hydrogen. This gas development can lead to considerable overpressure and thus to bulges and / or leaks in the respective waste containers. When storing radioactive waste containers, however, their integrity must be guaranteed and furthermore it must be ensured that no further danger from the escape of hydrogen and possibly detonating gas formation can occur.
  • R.Köster et.al. DE 39 04 149 A1 describes an arrangement provided in a passage opening of the container or lid, which contains a filling material between gas-permeable limits, which contributes to the catalytic oxidation of hydrogen Storage temperature is enabled.
  • the water formed can escape unhindered from the container.
  • this problem solution does not take into account the fact that water containing tritium is formed and can be released to the surroundings of the container.
  • a catalyst pack provided with an additional desiccant in a gas-permeable envelope has been known for some time (DE 2856243 C2), which can be found at possible exit points of containers, e.g. can be provided sealingly below the container lid, but the usability of this arrangement, which is accessible from the start, does not appear to be guaranteed over long periods.
  • a function of reducing the pressure in the container is not mentioned in DE 28 56 243 C2.
  • the aim of the invention is now an arrangement with which a useful means for reducing pressure in the event of hydrogen evolution in the closed container is available even over long periods.
  • the device according to the invention of the type mentioned at the outset is characterized in that the container has both means for converting the hydrogen into water and drying agent in a gas-tight space which is connected to the environment via a rupture disk.
  • Such a bursting unit integrated in the waste container gives a previous one in particular when a certain internal container pressure is exceeded Shielding gas stored combination of hydrogen / oxygen recombination catalyst or water-forming chemical oxidizing agent and a desiccant free. Both components are effective both at room temperature and at final storage temperature.
  • the bursting unit protects the catalytic converter or the oxidizing agent and desiccant from undesired contact with inactivating waste components until the need is reached.
  • the bursting unit is advantageously screwed or glued to the inside of the container lid with the rupture disk pointing upwards or downwards. However, it can also be otherwise fixed in the container or placed without attachment and in particular mechanically protected by an excellent grid.
  • the bursting unit essentially consists of a cup-shaped container 2 with a closed bottom.
  • blind holes and through holes are made distributed over the circumference.
  • the blind holes serve to fasten the circular cover 12 and the underlying sealing washer 15 by means of the washers 13 and screws 14 .
  • the through bores receive threaded rods 23 embedded in the container lid 1 , via which the entire bursting unit is fastened to the container lid by means of the washers 18 and nuts 19 .
  • the lid 12 has an opening in which the rupture disc 17 and one arranged above it Protective grille 16 are attached.
  • rupture disks made of graphite or graphite coated on one or both sides with PTFE for example type HYKARB from Ralph Coidan Equipment Ltd., in particular at 150 to 200 mbar differential pressure. (Cleveland, USA), rupture disks made of various metals or alloys, e.g. type BS & B from Bormann & Neupert (Düsseldorf), as well as rupture disks made of PTFE or Teflon®, e.g. type COV from Strikomaschinestechnik (Wiehl) have proven to be suitable.
  • desiccants Inside the container 2 there are two layers of desiccants with different effects below the water vapor permeable separating layers 4 and 6 .
  • desiccants are molecular sieves, dewatered aquo complexing agents, such as copper sulfate, or hygroscopic chemicals such as calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate or phosphorus pentoxide, optionally on a carrier material.
  • a layer of a chemical oxidizing agent in particular an oxide with a high oxidation potential, which is held by the gas-permeable separating layer 21 , above the separating layer 6 .
  • a chemical oxidizing agent in particular an oxide with a high oxidation potential
  • manganese dioxide activated with traces of silver is particularly effective as an oxidizing agent, which can be used as a powder or in pressed form.
  • spacer rings 3 , 5 and 20 , 22 or 24 , 8 and 10 To fix the separating layers 4 and 6 and the separating layer 21 or the nets 7 and 8 are used in the Container 2 inserted spacer rings 3 , 5 and 20 , 22 or 24 , 8 and 10 .
  • the flexible ring 11 located between spacer ring 20 ( version A ) or 10 ( version B ) and sealing washer 15 serves to compensate for tolerances in the thickness of the spacer rings.

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Dangerous overpressures in storage containers for radioactive waste materials, said overpressures being produced during storage as a result of the emission of hydrogen, can be avoided by arrangements which contain means, in particular catalytic converters (catalysts), for converting the hydrogen into water and drying means for the absorption of the latter in a gas-tight encapsulation, which is connected to the container atmosphere via a bursting disc. A bowl-like can (2) is expedient for the accommodation of the catalytic converter and drying means, having a bursting disc (17) as closure, above which a protective grating (16) is arranged. The container which is sealed off by a bursting disc (17) is filled in particular with inert gas at the container filling pressure and preferably has fixing elements (18, 19, 23) for fastening to the container inner wall. The layer-like arrangement of drying means and steam generator underneath the bursting disc (17) is expedient. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur Vermeidung von Überdrücken in Lagerbehältern für Wasserstoff entwickelnde, insbesondere radioaktive Abfallstoffe mit einem in den Behälter einbezogenen, Mittel zur Umwandlung von Wasserstoff in Wasser aufweisenden Behältnis.The invention relates to a device for avoiding excess pressures in storage containers for hydrogen-developing, in particular radioactive, waste materials, with a container for converting hydrogen into water containing a container.

Radioaktive Abfälle werden über längere Zeiten hinweg in geschlossenen Behältern gelagert. Aufgrund radiolytischer Zersetzung sowie infolge elektrochemischer Reaktionen entsteht in radioaktiven Abfällen, insbesondere in solchen mit hochverpreßten radioaktiven Mischabfällen, Wasserstoff. So können z.B. in konventionellen Behältern von 200 l gelagerte hochverpreßte radioaktive Mischabfälle innerhalb von 100 Tagen bis zu 1300 l Wasserstoff freisetzen. Diese Gasentwicklung kann zu beträchtlichem Überdruck und damit zu Aufwölbungen und/oder Leckagen der jeweiligen Abfallbehälter führen. Bei der Lagerung radioaktiver Abfallgebinde muß aber deren Integrität gewährleistet und ferner sichergestellt werden, daß keine weitere Gefährdung durch das Entweichen von Wasserstoff und ggf. Knallgasbildung auftreten kann.Radioactive waste is stored in closed containers for long periods. Due to radiolytic decomposition and as a result of electrochemical reactions, hydrogen is generated in radioactive waste, especially in those with highly compressed radioactive mixed waste. For example, Release 100% of highly compressed radioactive mixed wastes stored in conventional containers of 200 l within 100 days up to 1300 l of hydrogen. This gas development can lead to considerable overpressure and thus to bulges and / or leaks in the respective waste containers. When storing radioactive waste containers, however, their integrity must be guaranteed and furthermore it must be ensured that no further danger from the escape of hydrogen and possibly detonating gas formation can occur.

Zur Reduzierung des in radioaktiven Abfallgebinden durch Wasserstoff verursachten Innendrucks wird bereits von R.Köster et.al. in der DE 39 04 149 A1 eine in einer Durchlaßöffnung von Behälter oder Deckel vorgesehene Anordnung beschrieben, die zwischen gasdurchlässigen Begrenzungen ein Füllmaterial enthält, das zur katalytischen Oxidation von Wasserstoff bei Lagertemperatur befähigt ist. Das dabei gebildete Wasser kann dabei ungehindert aus dem Behälter entweichen. Mit einer solchen Anordnung ist die sicherheitstechnische Barrierefunktion des Behälters für radioaktive Gase oder Dämpfe aber nicht mehr erfüllt. Insbesondere berücksichtigt diese Problemlösung nicht, daß tritiumhaltiges Wasser entstehen und an die Umgebung des Behälters abgegeben werden kann.To reduce the internal pressure caused by hydrogen in radioactive waste containers, R.Köster et.al. DE 39 04 149 A1 describes an arrangement provided in a passage opening of the container or lid, which contains a filling material between gas-permeable limits, which contributes to the catalytic oxidation of hydrogen Storage temperature is enabled. The water formed can escape unhindered from the container. With such an arrangement, however, the safety-related barrier function of the container for radioactive gases or vapors is no longer fulfilled. In particular, this problem solution does not take into account the fact that water containing tritium is formed and can be released to the surroundings of the container.

Eine mit zusätzlichem Trockenmittel versehene Katalysatorpackung in gasdurchlässiger Hülle ist zwar schon länger bekannt (DE 2856243 C2) die an möglichen Austrittsstellen von Behältern wie z.B. unterhalb des Behälterdeckels abdichtend vorgesehen sein kann, jedoch erscheint die Brauchbarkeit dieser von Anfang an zugänglichen Anordnung über lange Zeiten hinweg nicht unbedingt gewährleistet. Eine Funktion der Druckminderung im Behälter ist in der DE 28 56 243 C2 nicht erwähnt.A catalyst pack provided with an additional desiccant in a gas-permeable envelope has been known for some time (DE 2856243 C2), which can be found at possible exit points of containers, e.g. can be provided sealingly below the container lid, but the usability of this arrangement, which is accessible from the start, does not appear to be guaranteed over long periods. A function of reducing the pressure in the container is not mentioned in DE 28 56 243 C2.

Ziel der Erfindung ist nun eine Anordnung mit der auch über längere Zeiten hinweg ein brauchbares Mittel zum Druckabbau bei Wasserstoff-Entwicklung im geschlossenen Behälter zur Verfügung steht.The aim of the invention is now an arrangement with which a useful means for reducing pressure in the event of hydrogen evolution in the closed container is available even over long periods.

Zu diesem Zweck ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Behältnis sowohl Mittel zur Umsetzung des Wasserstoffs in Wasser als auch Trockenmittel in einem in sich gasdicht abgeschlossenen Raum aufweist, der mit der Umgebung über eine Berstscheibe in Verbindung steht.For this purpose, the device according to the invention of the type mentioned at the outset is characterized in that the container has both means for converting the hydrogen into water and drying agent in a gas-tight space which is connected to the environment via a rupture disk.

Weitere Besonderheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen und der nachfolgenden Beschreibung.Further special features of the invention result from the subclaims and the following description.

Eine solche in den Abfallbehälter integrierte Bersteinheit gibt bei Überschreiten eines bestimmten Behälterinnendruckes eine zuvor insbesonders unter Schutzgas gelagerte Kombination aus Wasserstoff/Sauerstoff-Rekombinationskatalysator bzw. wasserbildendem chemischen Oxidationsmittel und einem Trockenmittel frei. Beide Komponenten sind sowohl bei Raumtemperatur als auch bei Endlagertemperatur wirksam. Die Bersteinheit schützt den Katalysator bzw. das Oxidationsmittel und Trockenmittel bis zum Erreichen des Bedarfsfalles vor unerwünschtem Kontakt mit inaktivierenden Abfallkomponenten. Im Hinblick auf die Minimierung des freien Behältervolumens wird die Bersteinheit vorteilhaft an der Innenseite des Behälterdeckels mit nach oben oder nach unten zeigender Berstscheibe verschraubt oder verklebt. Sie kann aber auch anderweitig im Behälter fixiert oder ohne Befestigung plaziert und insbesondere durch ein hervorragendes Gitter mechanisch geschützt sein.Such a bursting unit integrated in the waste container gives a previous one in particular when a certain internal container pressure is exceeded Shielding gas stored combination of hydrogen / oxygen recombination catalyst or water-forming chemical oxidizing agent and a desiccant free. Both components are effective both at room temperature and at final storage temperature. The bursting unit protects the catalytic converter or the oxidizing agent and desiccant from undesired contact with inactivating waste components until the need is reached. With a view to minimizing the free container volume, the bursting unit is advantageously screwed or glued to the inside of the container lid with the rupture disk pointing upwards or downwards. However, it can also be otherwise fixed in the container or placed without attachment and in particular mechanically protected by an excellent grid.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert. Diese zeigt zwei Versionen A und B einer an der Innenseite des Behälterdeckels mit nach unten zeigender Berstscheibe hängend angeordneten Bersteinheit.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawing. This shows two versions A and B of a bursting unit hanging on the inside of the container lid with the rupture disc pointing downwards.

Gemäß der Version A besteht die Bersteinheit im wesentlichen aus einem napfförmigen Behältnis 2 mit verschlossenem Boden. Im Rand des Behältnisses 2 sind über den Umfang verteilt Sacklochbohrungen und durchgehende Bohrungen eingebracht. Die Sacklochbohrungen dienen der Befestigung des kreisförmigen Deckels 12 und der darunterliegenden Dichtscheibe 15 mittels der Scheiben 13 und Schrauben 14. Die durchgehenden Bohrungen nehmen in den Behälterdeckel 1 eingelassene Gewindestangen 23 auf, über die die gesamte Bersteinheit mittels der Scheiben 18 und Muttern 19 am Behälterdeckel befestigt ist.According to version A , the bursting unit essentially consists of a cup-shaped container 2 with a closed bottom. In the edge of the container 2 , blind holes and through holes are made distributed over the circumference. The blind holes serve to fasten the circular cover 12 and the underlying sealing washer 15 by means of the washers 13 and screws 14 . The through bores receive threaded rods 23 embedded in the container lid 1 , via which the entire bursting unit is fastened to the container lid by means of the washers 18 and nuts 19 .

Der Deckel 12 besitzt eine Öffnung, in der die Berstscheibe 17 sowie ein darüber angeordnetes Schutzgitter 16 befestigt sind. Bei Versuchen haben sich insbesondere bei 150 bis 200 mbar Differenzdruck brechende Berstscheiben aus Graphit oder ein- bzw. doppelseitig mit PTFE beschichtetem Graphit, z.B. Typ HYKARB der Ralph Coidan Equipment Ltd. (Cleveland, USA), Berstscheiben aus verschiedenen Metallen oder Legierungen, z.B. Typ BS & B der Firma Bormann & Neupert (Düsseldorf), sowie Berstscheiben aus PTFE bzw. Teflon®, z.B. Typ COV der Firma Striko Verfahrenstechnik (Wiehl) als geeignet erwiesen. Im Inneren des Behältnisses 2 befinden sich unterhalb der wasserdampfdurchlässigen Trennschichten 4 und 6 zwei Lagen verschieden wirkender Trockenmittel. Gut geeignete Trockenmittel sind außer Silicagel Molekularsiebe, entwässerte Aquokomplexbildner, wie z.B. Kupfersulfat, oder hygroskopische Chemikalien wie Calciumchlorid, Magnesiumsulfat oder Phosphorpentoxid ggf. auf Trägermaterial.The lid 12 has an opening in which the rupture disc 17 and one arranged above it Protective grille 16 are attached. Experiments have shown rupture disks made of graphite or graphite coated on one or both sides with PTFE, for example type HYKARB from Ralph Coidan Equipment Ltd., in particular at 150 to 200 mbar differential pressure. (Cleveland, USA), rupture disks made of various metals or alloys, e.g. type BS & B from Bormann & Neupert (Düsseldorf), as well as rupture disks made of PTFE or Teflon®, e.g. type COV from Striko Verfahrenstechnik (Wiehl) have proven to be suitable. Inside the container 2 there are two layers of desiccants with different effects below the water vapor permeable separating layers 4 and 6 . In addition to silica gel, highly suitable desiccants are molecular sieves, dewatered aquo complexing agents, such as copper sulfate, or hygroscopic chemicals such as calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate or phosphorus pentoxide, optionally on a carrier material.

Oberhalb der Trennschicht 6 befindet sich in Version A der Bersteinheit eine Lage aus einem chemischen Oxidationsmittel, insbesondere einem Oxid mit hohem Oxidationspotential, die von der gasdurchlässigen Trennschicht 21 gehalten wird. Als Oxidationsmittel ist nach bisherigen Versuchen insbesondere mit Silberspuren aktiviertes Mangandioxid wirksam, welches als Pulver oder in gepreßter Form eingesetzt werden kann.In version A of the bursting unit, there is a layer of a chemical oxidizing agent, in particular an oxide with a high oxidation potential, which is held by the gas-permeable separating layer 21 , above the separating layer 6 . According to previous experiments, manganese dioxide activated with traces of silver is particularly effective as an oxidizing agent, which can be used as a powder or in pressed form.

Oberhalb der Trennschicht 6 befinder sich in der Version B der Bersteinheit zwei Netze 7 und 9 mit aufgebrachtem Wasserstoff/ Sauerstoff-Rekombinationskatalysator. Hier eignen sich nach bisherigen Versuchen insbesondere platin- oder palladiumbeschichtete Netze, insbesondere Typ E2993AE100 (Pt) oder L1993CB003 (Pd) der Firma DODUCO GmbH & Co. (Sinsheim).In version B of the bursting unit, there are two networks 7 and 9 with applied hydrogen / oxygen recombination catalyst above the separating layer 6 . According to previous tests, platinum or palladium-coated nets, in particular type E2993AE100 (Pt) or L1993CB003 (Pd) from DODUCO GmbH & Co. (Sinsheim) are particularly suitable here.

Zur Fixierung der Trennschichten 4 und 6 sowie der Trennschicht 21 oder der Netze 7 und 8 dienen die in den Behälter 2 eingelegten Distanzringe 3, 5 und 20, 22 bzw. 24, 8 und 10. Der zwischen Distanzring 20 (Version A) bzw. 10 (Version B) und Dichtscheibe 15 liegende flexible Ring 11 dient dem Ausgleich von Toleranzen in der Dicke der Distanzringe.To fix the separating layers 4 and 6 and the separating layer 21 or the nets 7 and 8 are used in the Container 2 inserted spacer rings 3 , 5 and 20 , 22 or 24 , 8 and 10 . The flexible ring 11 located between spacer ring 20 ( version A ) or 10 ( version B ) and sealing washer 15 serves to compensate for tolerances in the thickness of the spacer rings.

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Vorrichtung zur Vermeidung von Überdrücken in Lagerbehältern (1) für Wasserstoff entwickelnde, insbesondere radioaktive Abfallstoffe mit einem in den Behälter einbezogenen, Mittel zur Umwandlung von Wasserstoff in Wasser aufweisenden Behältnis (2; 12),
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Behältnis (2; 12) sowohl Mittel zur Umsetzung des Wasserstoffs in Wasser als auch Trockenmittel in einem in sich geschlossenen Raum aufweist, der mit der Umgebung über eine Berstscheibe (17) in Verbindung steht.Device for avoiding excess pressures in storage containers (1) for hydrogen-producing, in particular radioactive waste materials, with a container (2; 12) containing means for converting hydrogen into water,
characterized,
that the container (2; 12) has both means for converting the hydrogen into water and drying agent in a self-contained space, which is in communication with the environment via a rupture disc (17). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß das Behältnis (2; 12) als napfartige Dose mit einer Berstscheibe (17) als Verschluß ausgebildet ist, über der ein Schutzgitter (16) angeordnet ist.Device according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the container (2; 12) is designed as a cup-like box with a rupture disc (17) as a closure, over which a protective grille (16) is arranged. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Dose mit Fixierungselementen (18; 19; 23) versehen ist und entsprechende Gegenstücke an Behälterinnenwand oder Deckelinnenseite vorgesehen sind.Device according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized,
that the box is provided with fixing elements (18; 19; 23) and corresponding counterparts are provided on the inside of the container or inside of the lid. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
gekennzeichnet durch
eine lagenweise Anordnung (A bzw. B) von Trockenmittel und Wasserdampfbildner unterhalb der Berstscheibe (17).Device according to one of the preceding claims,
marked by
a layered arrangement (A or B) of desiccant and water vapor generator below the rupture disc (17). Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß als Trockenmittel Silicagel vorgesehen ist.Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that silica gel is provided as the desiccant. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Wasserdampfbildner durch einen Wasserstoff/Sauerstoff-Umwandlungskatalysator oder insbesondere durch ein Oxid mit hohem Oxidationspotential gebildet wird.Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the water vapor generator is formed by a hydrogen / oxygen conversion catalyst or in particular by an oxide with a high oxidation potential. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der in sich abgeschlossene Raum mit Inertgas von Behälterfülldruck gefüllt ist.Device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the self-contained space is filled with inert gas from the container filling pressure.
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