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Title: Processing plutonium-contaminated soil on Johnston Atoll

Journal Article · · Radwaste Magazine
OSTI ID:93895

This article describes a cleanup project to process plutonium- and americium-contaminated soil on Johnston Atoll for volume reduction. Thermo Analytical`s (TMA`s) segmented gate system (SGS) for this remedial operation has been in successful on-site operation since 1992. Topics covered include the basis for development, a description of the Johnston Atoll; the significance of results; the benefits of the technology; applicability to other radiologically contaminated sites. 7 figs., 1 tab.

OSTI ID:
93895
Journal Information:
Radwaste Magazine, Vol. 1, Issue 3; Other Information: PBD: Jul 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English