Recycle and treatment approaches for weapon components
Recent national and world events indicate that nuclear weapon stockpiles will be reduced. To meet these requirements will necessitate the dismantlement and safe disposal, in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines, of a wide variety of components (representing more than 30 years of hardware development). The primary regulatory driver for these components is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Weapon components contain hazardous materials (e.g., heavy metals), PCBS, self-contained explosives, radioactive material, gas-filled tubes, etc. In addition, these components may be classified and are generally sealed in a potting compound, making waste stream separation difficult. Because of the wide range of materials found in these components, advanced processes that are technologically robust (i.e., can handle a wide variation of materials), cost-effective, recycle as much material as possible, provide true waste minimization, and are frilly regulatory compliant are needed. The Waste Component Recycle, Treatment, and Disposal Integrated Demonstration (WeDID) is a Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Restoration and Waste Management (ERWM) program that is examining issues in these areas and demonstrating technologies that can be used for the safe disposal of the non-nuclear components of a nuclear weapon.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 10174118
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-92-1364C; CONF-9209164-4; ON: DE92019422
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: New Mexico conference on the environment: toward a sustainable environment,Albuquerque, NM (United States),13-15 Sep 1992; Other Information: PBD: [1992]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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NUCLEAR WEAPONS
DECOMMISSIONING
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS
ASBESTOS
MERCURY
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ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
THERMAL BATTERIES
ELECTRIC CABLES
PARACHUTES
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PRINTED CIRCUITS
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INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
CHEMICALS MONITORING AND TRANSPORT
ARMS CONTROL
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS AND EXPLOSIVES