Radioactive effluents in Savannah River: Summary report for 1987
The startup of Plant Vogtle in 1987 has required additional scrutiny in radiometric appraisals of the Savannah River. The Environmental Technology Division conducted radiometric environmental studies of Plant Vogtle, prior to its startup in April 1987. The continuation of these studies identified Co-58 effluents in the Savannah River, caused by controlled releases from Vogtle in May and October of 1987. Smaller amounts of other neutron-activated radionuclides were also observed with the Co-58; however, all concentrations were several orders of magnitude below the DOE guide values. The ETD river measurements correlated well with effluent release data provided by Vogtle. During 1987, radioactive effluents in the Savannah River increased due to Vogtle operations; however, all radionuclide concentrations remained well below DOE guides for drinking water. The Vogtle effluents were dominated by Co-58, which had a maximum of 17 pCi/L observed during the controlled October release. Smaller amounts of Cr-51, Mn-54, Co-57, Fe-59, Co-60, Nb-95, and Zr-95 were also observed in the effluents. Tritium and Cs-137 were routinely monitored but displayed no major variations from prior studies. 5 refs., 4 figs., 8 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Lab.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-89SR18035; AC09-76SR00001
- OSTI ID:
- 6012576
- Report Number(s):
- DPST-88-605; ON: DE91009304
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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