Vitrification demonstration with surrogate Oak Ridge Reservation K-25 B&C pond sludge
- Westinghouse Savannah River Company, Aiken, SC (United States)
- Clemson Univ., Anderson, SC (United States)
Surrogate Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) K-25 B&C Pond sludge was vitrified in a pilot-scale EnVitCo melter operated by Clemson University at the DOE/Industrial Center for Vitrification Research (Center). This demonstration was performed for the Savannah River Technology Center (SRTC) in support of a Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Technology Development (OTD) Technical Task Plan. The intent of the demonstration was to determine the feasibility of vitrifying actual K-25 B&C Pond sludge in an EnVitCo type melter. B&C Pond sludge is a mixed waste consisting primarily of various amounts of Ca, Fe, and Si, with Ni and U as the principal hazardous and radioactive components. The demonstration was successfully completed and homogeneous, durable glass was produced. Characterization of the glass product, as well as details of the demonstration, will be discussed.
- OSTI ID:
- 518660
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9604124--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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