Planning for greater-confinement disposal

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6480878

Gilbert, T L; Luner, C; Meshkov, N K; Trevorrow, L E; Yu, C

This contribution is a progress report for preparation of a document that will summarize procedures and technical information needed to plan for and implement greater-confinement disposal (GCD) of low-level radioactive waste. Selection of a site and a facility design (Phase I), and construction, operation, and extended care (Phase II) will be covered in the document. This progress report is limited to Phase I. Phase I includes determination of the need for GCD, design alternatives, and selection of a site and facility design. Alternative designs considered are augered shafts, deep trenches, engineered structures, high-integrity containers, hydrofracture, and improved waste form. Design considerations and specifications, performance elements, cost elements, and comparative advantages and disadvantages of the different designs are covered. Procedures are discussed for establishing overall performance objectives and waste-acceptance criteria, and for comparative assessment of the performance and cost of the different alternatives. 16 references.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6480878
• Report Number(s): CONF-8409115-3; ON: DE85002143
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DEPTH
DIMENSIONS
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MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
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WASTE DISPOSAL
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