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Development of ultrafiltration and inorganic adsorbents for reducing volumes of low-level and intermediate-level liquid waste: July--September 1977

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5067447· OSTI ID:5067447
The ultrafiltration (UF) pilot system is being evaluated at Mound Facility. The effect of pressure drop, temperature, and pH of the feed on system performance has been studied. The system has been run through a number of cleaning cycles including tap water flush, enzyme soak, detergent wash, and citric acid/oxalic acid wash. A continuous run was started on waste from the Waste Processing Facility; about 11,500 gal has been processed. Studies to determine the effect of (..cap alpha.., ..beta.., and ..gamma..) radiation on membrane characteristics were initiated. The small laboratory column tests were completed. Isotherms were run on several inorganic adsorbents, including titanium phosphate and sodium titanate. Tests were continued on the Engineering Test Ion Exchange System. Waste solution from the Waste Processing Facility spiked with plutonium-238 and ultrafiltration product spiked with uranium-233 were used as feeds. 6 tables, 1 figure.
Research Organization:
Mound Facility, Miamisburg, Ohio (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0053
OSTI ID:
5067447
Report Number(s):
MLM-2499
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English