Operation of a prototype high-level alpha solid waste incinerator

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5869606

Hootman, H. E.; Trapp, D. J.; Warren, J. H.; Dworjanyn, L. O.

A full-scale (5 kg waste/hour) controlled-air incinerator is presently being tested as part of a program to develop technology for incineration of Savannah River Plant solid transuranic wastes. This unit is designed specifically to incinerate relatively small quantities of solid combustible wastes that are contaminated up to 10/sup 5/ times the present nominal 10 nCi/g threshold value for such isotopes as /sup 238/Pu, /sup 239/Pu, /sup 242/Cm and /sup 252/Cf. Automatic feed preparation and incinerator operation and control have been incorporated into the design to simulate the future plant design which will minimize operator radiation exposure. Over 250 kg of nonradioactive wastes characteristic of plutonium finishing operations have been incinerated at throughputs exceeding 5 kg/hr for periods up to 6 hours. Safety and reliability were major design objectives. Upon completion of an initial experimental phase to determine process sensitivity and flexibility, the facility will be used to develop bases for the production unit's safety analysis report, technical standards, and operating procedures. An ultimate use of the experimental unit will be the testing of actual production unit components and the training of Savannah River Plant operating personnel.

• Research Organization: Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Plant
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-09-0001
• OSTI ID: 5869606
• Report Number(s): DP-MS-79-40; CONF-791103-31
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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