Pilot scale processing of simulated Savannah River Site high level radioactive waste
The Savannah River Laboratory operates the Integrated DWPF Melter System (IDMS), which is a pilot-scale test facility used in support of the start-up and operation of the US Department of Energy`s Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF). Specifically, the IDMS is used in the evaluation of the DWPF melter and its associated feed preparation and offgass treatment systems. This article provides a general overview of some of the test work which has been conducted in the IDMS facility. The chemistry associated with the chemical treatment of the sludge (via formic acid adjustment) is discussed. Operating experiences with simulated sludge containing high levels of nitrite, mercury, and noble metals are summarized.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Savannah River Co., Aiken, SC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-89SR18035
- OSTI ID:
- 10132118
- Report Number(s):
- WSRC-MS-91-412; CONF-911040-15; ON: DE92010057
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: International waste management conference,Seoul (Korea, Republic of),21-26 Oct 1991; Other Information: PBD: [1991]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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