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Title: Characterization of mixed CH-TRU waste for the WIPP Experimental Test Program conducted at ANL-W

Abstract

Argonne National Laboratory is participating in the Department of Energy`s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Experimental Test Program by characterizing and repackaging mixed contact-handled transuranic waste. Characterization activities include gas sampling the waste containers, visually examining the waste contents, categorizing the contents according to their gas generation potentials, and weighing the contents. The waste is repackaged from 0.21m{sup 3} (55 gallon) drums into instrumented steel test bins which can hold up to six drum-equivalents in volume. Eventually the loaded test bins will be shipped to WIPP where they will be evaluated during a five-year test program. Three test bins of inorganic solids (primarily glass) were prepared between March and September 1991 and are ready for shipment to WIPP. The characterization activities confirmed process knowledge of the waste and verified the nondestructive examinations; the gas sample analyses showed the target constituents to be within allowable regulatory limits. A new waste characterization chamber is being developed at ANL-W which will improve worker safety, decrease the potential for contamination spread, and increase the waste characterization throughput. The new facility is expected to begin operations by Fall 1992. A comprehensive summary of the project is contained herein.

Authors:
; ;  [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Argonne National Lab., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
  2. Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA (United States)
  3. Consolidated Technical Services, Inc., Walkersville, MD (United States)
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Argonne National Lab., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
10121220
Report Number(s):
ANL/CP-74106; CONF-920307-10
ON: DE92007399
DOE Contract Number:  
W-31109-ENG-38; FG02-89ER12896
Resource Type:
Conference
Resource Relation:
Conference: Waste management `92,Tucson, AZ (United States),1-5 Mar 1992; Other Information: PBD: [1992]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES; 11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS; WIPP; ALPHA-BEARING WASTES; TESTING; INSPECTION; CONTAINERS; GAS ANALYSIS; PACKAGING; HOT CELLS; 052000; 050900; WASTE MANAGEMENT; TRANSPORT, HANDLING, AND STORAGE

Citation Formats

Dwight, C C, McClellan, G C, Guay, K P, Courtney, J C, and Duff, M J. Characterization of mixed CH-TRU waste for the WIPP Experimental Test Program conducted at ANL-W. United States: N. p., 1992. Web.
Dwight, C C, McClellan, G C, Guay, K P, Courtney, J C, & Duff, M J. Characterization of mixed CH-TRU waste for the WIPP Experimental Test Program conducted at ANL-W. United States.
Dwight, C C, McClellan, G C, Guay, K P, Courtney, J C, and Duff, M J. 1992. "Characterization of mixed CH-TRU waste for the WIPP Experimental Test Program conducted at ANL-W". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/10121220.
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abstractNote = {Argonne National Laboratory is participating in the Department of Energy`s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Experimental Test Program by characterizing and repackaging mixed contact-handled transuranic waste. Characterization activities include gas sampling the waste containers, visually examining the waste contents, categorizing the contents according to their gas generation potentials, and weighing the contents. The waste is repackaged from 0.21m{sup 3} (55 gallon) drums into instrumented steel test bins which can hold up to six drum-equivalents in volume. Eventually the loaded test bins will be shipped to WIPP where they will be evaluated during a five-year test program. Three test bins of inorganic solids (primarily glass) were prepared between March and September 1991 and are ready for shipment to WIPP. The characterization activities confirmed process knowledge of the waste and verified the nondestructive examinations; the gas sample analyses showed the target constituents to be within allowable regulatory limits. A new waste characterization chamber is being developed at ANL-W which will improve worker safety, decrease the potential for contamination spread, and increase the waste characterization throughput. The new facility is expected to begin operations by Fall 1992. A comprehensive summary of the project is contained herein.},
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year = {Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1992},
month = {Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1992}
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