INSTABILITY OF STEEL BOTTOMS IN WASTE STORAGE TANKS
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4279158
In June 1958 measurements on Hanford waste storage taak 113-SX showed an upward dishing of the tank bottom to a height of about 4 feet, followed by a return of the liner to a horizontal position later in the month. It was thought that vapor pressure between the steel liner and the concrete bottom caused the dishing, with a subsequent pressure release allowing the liner to return to a horizontal position. Suggestions for storage tank design changes are presented, as well as procedures for preparing 113-SX for reuse. In addition, procedures are suggested for filling other existing tanks in SX and Purex tank farms, and the reuse of empty tanks built before 1949. (J.R.D.)
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31-109-ENG-52
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-007736
- OSTI ID:
- 4279158
- Report Number(s):
- HW-57274
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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