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Comparative transportation risk assessment for borosilicate-glass and ceramic forms for immobilization of SRP Defense waste

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5365171· OSTI ID:5365171
It is currently planned to immobilize the SRP high-level nuclear waste in solid form and then ship it from SRP to a federal repository. This report compared transportation operations and risks for SRP high-level waste in a borosilicate glass form and in a ceramic form. Radiological and nonradiological impacts from normal transport and from potential accidents during transit were determined using the Defense Waste Process Facility Environmental Impact Statement (DWPF EIS) as the source of basic data. Applicable regulations and some current regulatory uncertainties are also discussed.
Research Organization:
Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-76SR00001
OSTI ID:
5365171
Report Number(s):
DPST-82-294; ON: DE82014168
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English