PATHFINDER ATOMIC POWER PLANT STUDY OF LIQUID AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
The quantity and type of liquid waste anticipated from a plant of this type are itemized. An estimated radioactive level is assigned for each type of waste for both corrosion product and fission product contummation. The same is done for all solid wastes. Evaporization, demineralazation, and dilution are evaluated in terms of cost, reliability, and operability as alternate forms of liquid waste treatment. The costs associated with solid waste disposal are listed. Backwash type filters and cartridge type filters are compared from a waste disposal viewpoint. A simular comparison is made for sluice type demaineralizers and basket type. Alternate methods of disposal for combustible waste are also studied. The conclusions staate conceptual specifications for the liquid waste collection system and indicate that a treatment system using an evaporator for high level wastes, existing demineralizers for intermediate level wastes, and dilution for low level wastes is most practical. It is further concluded that from a waste disposal viewpoint, backwash filters and sluice type demineralizers are preferable. Shipment of contaminated combustible waste to an off-site facility appears to be the most promising method of disposal. Facilities for storing filter wastes prior to shipment cannot be justified, but it probably pays to siore resin wastes for at least five years before processing to ultimate disposal. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. Atomic Energy Div., Milwaukee
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(11-1)-589
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-001164
- OSTI ID:
- 4212742
- Report Number(s):
- ACNP-5916
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: For Northern State Power Co. and Central Utilities Atomic Power Associates. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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