Vitrification operational experiences and lessons learned at the WVDP
Journal Article
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· Transactions of the American Nuclear Society
OSTI ID:552376
- Dept. of Energy, West Valley, NY (United States)
- West Valley Nuclear Services, Inc., NY (United States)
The Vitrification Facility (VF) at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) commenced full, high-level radioactive waste (HLW) processing activities in July 1996. The HLW consists of a blend of washed plutonium-uranium extraction (PUREX) sludge, neutralized thorium extraction (THOREX) waste, and cesium-loaded zeolite. The waste product is borosilicate glass contained in stainless steel canisters, sealed for eventual disposal in a federal repository. This paper discusses the WVDP vitrification process, focusing on operational experience and lessons learned during the first year of continuous, remote operation.
- OSTI ID:
- 552376
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-971125--
- Journal Information:
- Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society Vol. 77; ISSN TANSAO; ISSN 0003-018X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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