Long term decontamination at the Hanford Site: A case study

Conference · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1995

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/97088· OSTI ID:39103

Geuther, W J ^[1]; Hansen, G E ^[2]

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1. Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
2. Parsons Engineering Science, Richland, WA (United States)

This paper describes an engineering study that evaluates decontamination requirements at Hanford and the potential reutilization of the first plutonium processing production facility as a decontamination facility. The logic used to develop the study, the options available for a long-term decontamination mission, and the resultant strategy recommended in the study are presented. The paper provides a starting point for other similar study efforts. The process flowsheets, regulatory restrictions, and preconceptual designs developed in this study are common throughout the nuclear waste industry.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-87RL10930
• OSTI ID: 39103
• Report Number(s): WHC-SA-2729; CONF-941102-44; ON: DE95007795; TRN: 95:009574
• Resource Relation: Conference: Winter meeting of the American Nuclear Society (ANS), Washington, DC (United States), 13-18 Nov 1994; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

05 NUCLEAR FUELS
HANFORD RESERVATION
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
REMEDIAL ACTION
SOLID WASTES
DECONTAMINATION
HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING
LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES
PUREX PROCESS
EQUIPMENT