BDAT vitrification of ICPP HLW

Technical Report · Sat Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5491676

Nelson, L O ^[1]

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The Idaho Chemical Processing Plant (ICPP) reprocesses spent nuclear fuel generated from US Navy operations and other DOE programs. In a typical operating year, approximately 1500 m{sup 3} of acidic high-level liquid waste (HLLW) are generated. Since 1963 ICCP has been calcined in a fluidized bed at a temperature of 500 C to yield a granular solid (calcine). Approximately 3,500 m{sup 3} of calcine is currently stored in site. ICPP calcine (and ICPP HLLW) are hazardous and radioactive substances. In accordance with 40 CFR 268, the RCRA land disposal restrictions (LDR), two primary compliance issues exist for calcine (and HLLW); treatment standards and storage. The LDR's mandate that hazardous waste be treated using the best-demonstrated available technology (BDAT). In the LDR standards issued May 8, 1990, EPA designates vitrification as the BDAT for mixed waste generated during the reprocessing of fuel rods. As the law currently stands and if no extensions are granted, BDAT (vitrification) must be applied to the ICPP starting on May 8, 1992. The purpose of this report is to give an analysis of how BDAT could be applied to ICPP HLW. Three options are discussed: vitrification of as-calcined HLW, vitrification of HLLW, and the use of SRS/West Valley/Hanford technology to neutralize and vitrify HLLW. Major unit operations and required research and development for each of the BDAT options are given and a discussion of glass waste form development and required future work are also presented.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Co., Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-84ID12435
• OSTI ID: 5491676
• Report Number(s): WINCO-1091; ON: DE92011336
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
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ENCAPSULATION
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