Task force evaluation of TRU waste retrieval methods. Final report

Technical Report · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5981325· OSTI ID:5981325

Burton, H. M.; Bills, C. W.; Fielding, J. R.; Schofield, J. S.; Warren, J. L.; Wickland, C. E.; Whitty, W. J.

A task force review of the concepts for removal of buried TRU waste at INEL was performed at the request of the DOE. This task force, composed of members from outside the EG and G Waste Management Division, was selected for their particular expertise applicable to retrieval of buried TRU waste. The application of a figure-of-merit procedure to provide an orderly evaluation was selected. The conclusion of the task force was that the design concept submitted by FMC Corporation for a mechanized retrieval system has the highest potential of satisfying the requirements for safe removal of the 2.5 million ft/sup 3/ of buried waste before the year 2000 at a reasonable cost. Recommendations for further design improvements, investigative work, and studies are provided. 17 figures, 24 tables.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-07-1570
• OSTI ID: 5981325
• Report Number(s): EGG/PR/W-78-016
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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