Field lysimeter investigations: Low-level waste data base development program for fiscal year 1991

Technical Report · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:5999995

McConnell, Jr, J W; Rogers, R D; Jastrow, J D; Wickliff, D S; Brey, R R ^[1]

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1. EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

The Field Lysimeter Investigations: Low-Level Waste Data Base Development Program, funded by the US Nuclear regulatory Commission, is (1) studying the degradation effects in EPICOR-II organic ion-exchange resins caused by radiation, (2) examining the adequacy of test procedures recommended in the Branch Technical Position on Waste Forms to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 61 using solidified EPICOR-II resins, (3) obtaining performance information on solidified EPICOR-II ion-exchange resins in a disposal environment, and (4) determining the condition of EPICOR-II liners. Results of the sixth year of data acquisition from the field testing are presented and discussed. During the continuing field testing, both Portland Type I-II cement and Dow vinyl ester-styrene waste forms are being tested in lysimeter arrays located at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL-E) in Illinois and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The study is designed to provide continuous data on nuclide release and movement, as well as environmental conditions, over a 20-year period.

• Research Organization: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States). Div. of Regulatory Applications; EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: NRC; Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 5999995
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-5229-Vol.4; EGG--2577-Vol.4; ON: TI92003228
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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