Results of comparison testing of the General Electric and Westinghouse-Hittman compactors

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5364671

Larsen, M M; Aldrich, W C

EG and G Idaho has conducted a compactor testing program in support of potential compaction activities at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL). The capabilities of the Westinghouse-Hittman compactor and the General Electric compactor were tested and compared, and the findings are presented in this report. Supercompaction appears to be an excellent method for volume reduction of dry active waste (DAW) generated at nuclear facilities. There is no single nuclear facility generating enough DAW to keep a super compactor in full-time operation. An exception might be a group of nuclear facilities in close proximity jointly sharing in the use of a super compactor. INEL may also be an exception. Transuranic (TRU) waste, primarily from Rocky Flats, has been retrievably stored at the INEL since 1970. Currently, there are over 120,000 55-gal drums and 9000 boxes (4 x 4 x 7 ft) of this TRU waste. 7 figs., 4 tabs.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 5364671
• Report Number(s): EGG-M-02686; CONF-8602160-1; ON: DE88006747
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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