Open AccessAssessment of chemical vulnerabilities in the Hanford high-level waste tanks
Author(s) -
J.E. Meacham
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/483386
Subject(s) - flammable liquid , waste management , combustibility , combustion , flammability , environmental science , spontaneous combustion , hanford site , radioactive waste , chemical waste , engineering , chemistry , coal , organic chemistry
The purpose of this report is to summarize results of relevant data (tank farm and laboratory) and analysis related to potential chemical vulnerabilities of the Hanford Site waste tanks. Potential chemical safety vulnerabilities examined include spontaneous runaway reactions, condensed phase waste combustibility, and tank headspace flammability. The major conclusions of the report are the following: Spontaneous runaway reactions are not credible; condensed phase combustion is not likely; and periodic releases of flammable gas can be mitigated by interim stabilization