Open AccessTechnical feasibility of transuranic tank waste processing in high-level waste vitrification facility
Author(s) -
T.W. Crawford,
A.F. Manuel
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/293381
Subject(s) - vitrification , waste management , high level waste , radioactive waste , transuranium element , environmental science , engineering , medicine , andrology
The objective of this study is to determine the technical feasibility of processing transuranic tank waste in a high-level waste vitrification facility. This is achieved by performing an impact assessment of a reference case high-level waste facility modified to separately process transuranic waste. Data are presented for Hanford Site transuranic wastes and are compared against established waste acceptance criteria for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant program. Schedule and cost impacts are evaluated for the proposed transuranic campaign