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United States Department of Energy/United States Environmental Protection Agency beneficial uses program for the use of cesium-137

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5365535
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The goal of the United States Department of Energy (US DOE) Beneficial Uses Program for use of Cesium-137 is to identify and develop ways in which this isotope can be utilized to aid in the solution of major national and international problems. Gamma radiation from Cesium-137 has been shown to be effective in reducing pathogens in sewage sludge to levels where reuse of the material in public areas meets current regulatory criteria for safety. The first full-scale demonstration of this technology is being actively pursued in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Similar gamma treatment has also proved effective in ridding food commodities of destructive insects. This paper discusses program research and engineering history related to sludge irradiation, current activities and future plans for sludge irradiation and plans regarding food irradiation.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA); Department of Energy, Albuquerque, NM (USA). Albuquerque Operations Office; CH2M Hill, Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5365535
Report Number(s):
SAND-82-0940C; CONF-820335-5; ON: DE82016861
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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