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Critical review of solid radioactive waste practices at nuclear power plants

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4345003· OSTI ID:4345003
Results of a survey made of solid radioactive waste (radwaste) practices at light-water-cooled nuclear power plants are presented. Plant operating reports from initial criticality to December 31, 1972, were the main sources of information. A comparison of boiling water reactors (BWRs) and pressurized water reactors (PWRs) shows that BWRs consistently shipped a larger total volume of solid radwaste per thermal megawatt-hour than PWRs. (TFD)
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
NSA Number:
NSA-29-021641
OSTI ID:
4345003
Report Number(s):
ORNL--4924
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English