Cost estimates for greater confinement disposal of radioactive wastes

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0191-815X(83)90044-X· OSTI ID:5283207

Dickman, P T; Boland, J R

The purpose of greater confinement disposal is to provide an intermediate disposal method for radioactive wastes considered unsuitable for shallow land burial but not requiring the isolation of a deep geologic repository. Presented are cost estimates for various disposal facility alternatives. It is concluded that greater confinement disposal can be cost competitive with shallow land burial and is cost effective in reducing long-term care costs.

• Research Organization: Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co., Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada
• DOE Contract Number: AC08-76NV00410
• OSTI ID: 5283207
• Journal Information: Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States), Vol. 4:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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