Evaluation of low-level radioactive waste characterization and classification programs of the West Valley Demonstration Project
- Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
The West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) is preparing to upgrade their low-level radioactive waste (LLW) characterization and classification program. This thesis describes a survey study of three other DOE sites conducted in support of this effort. The LLW characterization/classification programs of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Savannah River Site, and Idaho National Engineering Laboratory were critically evaluated. The evaluation was accomplished through tours of each site facility and personnel interviews. Comparative evaluation of the individual characterization/classification programs suggests the WVDP should purchase a real-time radiography unit and a passive/active neutron detection system, make additional mechanical modifications to the segmented gamma spectroscopy assay system, provide a separate building to house characterization equipment and perform assays away from waste storage, develop and document a new LLW characterization/classification methodology, and make use of the supercompactor owned by WVDP.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Inc., TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety, and Health
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76OR00033
- OSTI ID:
- 471409
- Report Number(s):
- ORISE-97052306; ON: DE97052306; TRN: 97:010286
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: TH: Thesis (M.S.); PBD: 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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