Solvent incineration in the swift

Technical Report · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:5209262

Lewandowski, K E

A Solvent Injection System was developed for the spray incineration of spent Purex solvents. The incineration of n-paraffin, tributylphosphate (TBP), and calcium hydroxide slurries was demonstrated using the Solvent Waste Incineration Facility for Testing and the Solvent Injection System. The injection system proved capable of pumping slurries, keeping them agitated to prevent settling, and spraying them into the primary incinerator chamber for burning. These tests demonstrate that the 150,000 gallons of spent Purex solvent (70% n-paraffin and 30% TBP) that has been stored in the burial ground can now be disposed of through incineration. 14 refs., 9 figs., 7 tabs.

• Research Organization: Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Plant
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-76SR00001
• OSTI ID: 5209262
• Report Number(s): DPST-82-941; ON: DE88010426
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
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ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC PHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC SOLVENTS
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RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING
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SEPARATION PROCESSES
SOLVENTS
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