Probabilities of a catastrophic waste hoist accident at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
- California Univ., Los Angeles, CA (USA)
This report shows the probability of a catastrophic accident involving the WIPP waste hoist system. Calculations and mitigation to reduce the probability of an accident and to minimize the impact of such an accident should be included. 10 refs., 8 figs., 4 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Environmental Evaluation Group, Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/DP
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-89AL58309
- OSTI ID:
- 5162073
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/AL/58309-44; EEG--44; ON: DE90005590
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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