In situ characterization of Hanford K Basins fuel
Irradiated N Reactor uranium metal fuel is stored underwater in the Hanford K East and K West Basins. In K East Basin, fuel is stored in open canisters and defected fuel is free to react with the basin water. In K West Basin, the fuel is stored in sealed canisters filled with water containing a corrosion inhibitor (potassium nitrite). To gain a better understanding of the physical condition of the fuel in these basins, visual surveys using high resolution underwater cameras were conducted. The inspections included detailed lift and look examinations of a number of fuel assemblies from selected canisters in each basin. These examinations formed the bases for selecting specific fuel elements for laboratory testing and analyses as prescribed in the characterization plan for Hanford K Basin Spent Nuclear Fuel.
- Research Organization:
- Fluor Daniel Hanford Inc., Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-96RL13200
- OSTI ID:
- 10148174
- Report Number(s):
- HNF-1942; CONF-980906-; ON: DE99050446; BR: EW7040000; TRN: AHC29927%%63
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 3. American Nuclear Society (ANS) topical meeting on DOE spent nuclear fuel and fissile materials management,Charleston, SC (United States),8-11 Sep 1998; Other Information: PBD: 6 Jan 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
HYDROLASING OF CONTAMINATED UNDERWATER BASIN SURFACES AT THE HANFORD K-AREA
Drying results of K-Basin fuel element 3128W (run 2)