Open AccessAm/Cm TTR testing -- 3/8-inch glass beads evaluation in CIM5[Technical Task Request]
Author(s) -
D.C. Witt
Publication year - 2000
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/750865
Subject(s) - vitrification , baffle , task (project management) , glass recycling , bead , procurement , authorization , materials science , process engineering , computer science , engineering drawing , waste management , forensic engineering , mechanical engineering , composite material , engineering , medicine , computer security , systems engineering , marketing , business , andrology
To facilitate the procurement and handling of the glass former for Am/Cm vitrification in the F-Canyon MPPF, 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch diameter glass beads were purchased from Corning for evaluation in the 5 inch Cylindrical Induction Melter (CIM5). Prior to evaluating the beads in the CIM5, tests were conducted in the Drain Tube Test Stand (DTTS) with 1/4 inch beads, 3/8 inch beads, and a 50/50 mixture to identify any process concerns. Results of the DTTS tests are summarized in Attachment 1. A somewhat larger volume expansion was experienced in all three DTTS runs as compared to a standard run using cullet. Further testing of the use of glass beads in the CIM5 was requested by the Design Authority as Task 1.02 of Technical Task Request 99-MNSS/SE-006. Since the Technical Task Plan was not yet approved, the completion of this task was conducted under an authorization request approved by the SRTC Laboratory Director, S. Wood. This request is included as Attachment 2