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Waste characterization plan for the Hanford Site single-shell tanks

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6677173
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  1. Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (USA)
  2. Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
The Waste Characterization Plan for the Hanford Site Single-Shell Tanks (WCP) describes the initial phase of a two-phase plan to characterize the defense wastes stored in single-shell tanks (SST) on the Hanford Site. The WCP represents an all-purpose plan to identify sampling and analysis requirements for regulatory, performance assessment, and technology and process development purposes. Descriptions of SSTs and the wastes are summarized in the WCP. Procedures for sampling and analyzing the waste for chemical, radiochemical, physical, and waste characteristic parameters are described. Rationale for the selection of parameters and for the use of procedures different than standard methods are discussed. Quality assurance and development activities to support this sampling and analysis effort are described in appendices to the WCP. 32 refs., 12 figs., 21 tabs.
Research Organization:
Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/DP
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-87RL10930
OSTI ID:
6677173
Report Number(s):
WHC-EP-0210; ON: DE90017236
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English