De Minimis waste impacts analysis methodology. [Impacts and invimps]

Technical Report · Wed Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5225735

Oztunali, O I; Roles, G W

A calculational methodology is presented which can be used to estimate impacts from disposal of radioactive waste by less restrictive means (de minimis waste disposal). The methodology consists of two computer codes: one which determines annual radiological impacts to individuals and populations from release of de minimis waste into less restrictive disposal pathways, and another which determines limiting concentrations of radionuclides based upon comparison with a set of individual dose limitation criteria. Operational impacts are calculated for de minimis waste transportation, treatment by incineration, and disposal. Long-term impacts after disposal (e.g., groundwater migration) are also calculated as are possible impacts from recycle of metal or glass. Alternatives for waste treatment/disposal include on-site, off-site as a municipal waste, and off-site as a hazardous waste.

• Research Organization: Dames and Moore, White Plains, NY (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5225735
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-3585; ON: DE84900846
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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