Deep disposal systems for radioactive wastes. [Disposal wells]

Journal Article · Fri Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1972 · Mem. - Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6972499

Belter, W G

As of July 1, 1971, approx. 100 million kw of nuclear-power-plant capacity was in operation or under construction and/or contract. During the 1960s, an extensive research, development, and demonstration program was carried out on the treatment and disposal of all types of gaseous, liquid, and solid radioactive wastes. Because of a general requirement for adequate monitoring to assure the safe and effective operation of a deep-well injection system, this method has not been used generally for disposal of radioactive wastes. It appears that injection into deep permeable formations may be a practical solution for the disposal of large quantities of tritium-bearing wastes from water reactors and nuclear-fuel reprocessing plants in the future. Additional research also is required on the potential deep disposal of noble gases such as krypton-85 from reactor and reprocessing-plant off-gas streams.

• Research Organization: US Atomic Energy Comm.
• OSTI ID: 6972499
• Journal Information: Mem. - Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.; (United States), Journal Name: Mem. - Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol.; (United States) Vol. 18; ISSN MAPGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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TRITIUM
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WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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WELLS
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