Methodologies for certification of transuranic waste packages

Technical Report · Wed Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:7089484

Christensen, R N; Kok, K D

The objective of this study was to postulate methodologies for certification that a waste package is acceptable for disposal in a licensed geologic repository. Within the context of this report, certification means the overall process which verifies that a waste package meets the criteria or specifications established for acceptance for disposal in a repository. The overall methodology for certification will include (1) certifying authorities, (2) tests and procedures, and (3) documentation and quality assurance programs. Each criterion will require a methodology that is specific to that criterion. In some cases, different waste forms will require a different methodology. The purpose of predicting certification methodologies is to provide additional information as to what changes, if any, are needed for the TRU waste in storage.

• Research Organization: Battelle Columbus Labs., OH (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-92
• OSTI ID: 7089484
• Report Number(s): BMI-X-703
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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