Features of the Magnox swarf storage silo building and potential for leaks

Original building

Primary containment

Surface

water

drain

Radioactive

water

Ground

level

Radioactive

swarf

Bitumous liner

Protective cladding

Potential leaks

1. Through crack or construction joint.

2. Between primary wall and cladding.

3. Rise between wall and cladding.

First extension

Primary containment

Secondary containment

Radioactive

water

Standing

water in

sump

Radioactive

swarf

Waterproof membrane

Potential leaks

1. Through base slab.

2. Through passages for liquid level control systems and original sump emptying system.

3. Through rodding port.

4. Through secondary walls.

Original building

First extension

Primary containment

Primary containment

Secondary containment

Surface

water

drain

Radioactive

water

Radioactive

water

Ground

level

Radioactive

swarf

Standing

water in

sump

Radioactive

swarf

Bitumous liner

Protective cladding

Waterproof membrane

Potential leaks

Potential leaks

1. Through crack or construction joint.

2. Between primary wall and cladding.

3. Rise between wall and cladding.

1. Through base slab.

2. Through passages for liquid level control systems and original sump emptying system.

3. Through rodding port.

4. Through secondary walls.