Characterization of waste drums using nonintrusive NDE/NDA methods

Conference · Wed Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:10126181

Martz, H E; Roberson, G P; Azevedo, S G; Ryon, R W

Characterization of mixed (radioactive and hazardous) wastes requires that all hazardous (e.g., heavy metals, volatile organic compounds-VOCs-and non-VOCs) and non-conforming materials (e.g. free liquids and pressurized containers) be identified, and that the identity and strengths of intrinsic radioactive sources be determined accurately. Comprehensive and accurate nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and nondestructive assay (NDA) methods can be used in this identification and determination process. With accurate quantitative data, wastes would be properly characterized and then discarded in the safest and most cost-effective manner without any need to open the waste container.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 10126181
• Report Number(s): UCRL-JC-115724; CONF-940165-1; ON: DE94007070
• Resource Relation: Conference: Symmposium on hazardous materials, identification, handling and management,Arzamas-16 (Russian Federation),25 Jan - 2 Feb 1994; Other Information: PBD: Dec 1993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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