Corrosion of Exhaust and Filtration Equipment in a Radioactive Waste Incinerator

Conference · Fri Oct 31 00:00:00 EST 2003

OSTI ID:817860

Jenkins, C F

Condensation in the exhaust gas system of an incinerator burning low activity radioactive wastes led to numerous corrosion developments and rapid failure of the discharge filters. The problem was traced to insufficient reheat of the exhaust gases following scrubbing. Rust particulate and moisture loaded the filters, leading to water accumulation, chloride cracking of the filter housings, and plugging and tearing of the filter media itself. To mitigate the problem, the exhaust gas temperature was increased, thermal insulation was installed on the ductwork, and the interiors of the ducts and new filter housings were lined with a protective coating.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-96SR18500
• OSTI ID: 817860
• Report Number(s): WSRC-MS-2002-00493; TRN: US0305225
• Resource Relation: Conference: NACE/Corrosion, New Orleans, LA (US), 03/28/2004--04/01/2004; Other Information: PBD: 31 Oct 2003
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
CHLORIDES
CORROSION
DUCTS
EXHAUST GASES
FILTRATION
INCINERATORS
MOISTURE
PARTICULATES
PLUGGING
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
SCRUBBING
THERMAL INSULATION
WATER