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Fabrication and closure development of nuclear waste containers for storage at the Yucca Mountain, Nevada repository

Conference ·
OSTI ID:137832
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
  2. Babcock and Wilcox Co., B&W Fuel Co., Lynchburg, VA (United States)
  3. Babcock and Wilcox Co., Alliance, OH (United States). Research Center

This paper discusses the determination that the Yucca Mountain site in Nevada is to be characterized to determine its suitability for construction of the first U.S. high-level nuclear waste repository. Work in connection with this site is examined. Various fabrication and closure methods are under consideration for the production of containers. This paper presents progress in identifying and evaluating the candidate manufacturing processes.

DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
137832
Report Number(s):
CONF-900406--; ISBN 0-87262-751-9
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English