Codisposal of diminimus levels of low-level radioactive waste and sanitary waste: Final report

Technical Report · Sat Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5941330

Chian, E S.K.; Ghosh, S B; Kahn, B; Giabbai, M; Pohland, F G

Codisposal of low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) with municipal refuse was investigated in two pilot-scale controlled concrete lysimeters; 3.05 m x 3.05 m x 4.28 m that were lined with 0.762 mm (30-mil) HDA Gundline liner, elastomeric polyolefin alloy based high density polyethylene, and had provisions for leachate collection and recirculation. Shredded municipal refuse was placed within the landfills and spiked with radionuclides (Co-58, Sr-85, and Ce-141) at a level of 28 nCi/gm to simulate codisposal of LLRW with municipal refuse. Water was added to simulate normal rainfall events; the extent to which radionuclides and organics were leached from both landfills was recorded. To compare the effect of leachate recirculation on the indicator parameters, leachate recycle was practiced in one of the landfills, while the other was operated as a single-pass system. Analyses on leachate samples, collected from both landfills, included detection of Co-58, Sr-85, and Ce-141 along with pH, ORP, conductivity, total alkalinity, COD, BOD/sub 5/, TOC, volatile fatty acids (acetic, propionic, isobutyric, butyric, and valeric), sulfide, chloride, iron, manganese, zinc, nickel, and cobalt. 113 refs., 47 figs., 23 tabs.

• Research Organization: Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FG07-84ID12512
• OSTI ID: 5941330
• Report Number(s): DOE/ID/12512-T2; SCEGIT-86-101; ON: DE87014506
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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