Radiologic safety assessment for low level waste storage on TRU pads

Technical Report · Mon Mar 17 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5262372

Ryan, J P

The reference document (TA 2-1118) proposes to store Low Level Radioactive Solid Waste in B-25 boxes on concrete pads at the 643-G burial ground site, pending resolution of policy concernig its ultimate disposal. This analysis verifies that the reference proposal is safe, as long as it is applied to a limited material quantity of low specific activity, as described in the reference document. The predominant concern in the safety analysis is the emission of airborne activity as a result of tornados and fires. However, containment provided by B-25 boxes is sufficient to mitigate the consequences of these events sufficiently. Nevertheless, it is strongly recommended that any above-ground storage procedures include provisions for covering the waste containment boxes to prevent exposure to rainwater and subsequent corrosion if the storage period is to extend beyond one year.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Lab., Aiken, SC (USA). Technical Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-76SR00001
• OSTI ID: 5262372
• Report Number(s): DPST-86-336; ON: DE86015867
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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MANAGEMENT
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