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Title: Vectra GSI, Inc. low-level waste melter testing Phase 1 test report

Abstract

A multiphase program was initiated in 1994 to test commercially available melter technologies for the vitrification of the low-level waste (LLW) stream from defense wastes stored in underground tanks at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington State. Vectra GSI, Inc. was one of seven vendors selected for Phase 1 of the melter demonstration tests using simulated LLW that were completed during fiscal year 1995. The attached report prepared by Vectra GSI, Inc. describes results of melter testing using slurry feed and dried feeds. Results of feed drying and prereaction tests using a fluid bed calciner and rotary dryer also are described.

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Research Org.:
Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
483407
Report Number(s):
WHC-SD-WM-VI-031
ON: DE97052625; TRN: 97:011177
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-96RL13200
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 21 Feb 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
05 NUCLEAR FUELS; HANFORD RESERVATION; LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTES; VITRIFICATION; CERAMIC MELTERS; RADIOACTIVE WASTE STORAGE; TANKS; SIMULATION; DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS

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Stegen, G.E., and Wilson, C.N. Vectra GSI, Inc. low-level waste melter testing Phase 1 test report. United States: N. p., 1996. Web. doi:10.2172/483407.
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