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Title: Geophysical investigation of the SQ Tanks, 221-T Building, 200 West Area

Abstract

The SQ Tanks are located on the northwest side of the 221-T plant, in the 200-West Area of the Hanford Reservation. The objective of the survey was to locate subsurface obstructions that may affect the removal of tanks and supporting structures. Based upon the results of the survey, obstructions and linears were identified. Access was limited in the survey area due to structures, buildings, and construction work.

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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
10116870
Report Number(s):
WHC-SD-EN-TI-223
ON: DE95005640; TRN: 95:001727
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-87RL10930
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1995]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES; 58 GEOSCIENCES; TANKS; REMOVAL; HANFORD RESERVATION; GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS; SITE CHARACTERIZATION; RADIOACTIVE WASTES; UNDERGROUND STORAGE; RADIOACTIVE WASTE STORAGE; 052002; 580000; WASTE DISPOSAL AND STORAGE; GEOSCIENCES

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Mitchell, T.H.. Geophysical investigation of the SQ Tanks, 221-T Building, 200 West Area. United States: N. p., 1995. Web. doi:10.2172/10116870.
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title = {Geophysical investigation of the SQ Tanks, 221-T Building, 200 West Area},
author = {Mitchell, T.H.},
abstractNote = {The SQ Tanks are located on the northwest side of the 221-T plant, in the 200-West Area of the Hanford Reservation. The objective of the survey was to locate subsurface obstructions that may affect the removal of tanks and supporting structures. Based upon the results of the survey, obstructions and linears were identified. Access was limited in the survey area due to structures, buildings, and construction work.},
doi = {10.2172/10116870},
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place = {United States},
year = {Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1995},
month = {Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1995}
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