Laboratory studies of gas generation for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant

Conference · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:7098430

Brush, L H; Molecke, M A ^[1]; Westerman, R E ^[2]; Francis, A J; Gillow, J B ^[3]; Vreeland, R H ^[4]; Reed, D T ^[5]

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1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
2. Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (United States)
3. Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States)
4. West Chester Univ., PA (United States). Dept. of Biology
5. Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)

The design-basis, defense-related, transuranic waste to be emplaced in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant may, if sufficient H[sub 2]O nutrients, and viable microorganisms are present, generate significant quantities of gas in the repository after filling and sealing. We summarize recent results of laboratory studies of anoxic corrosion and microbial activity, the most potentially significant processes. We also discuss possible implications for the repository gas budget.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 7098430
• Report Number(s): SAND-92-2160C; CONF-921101--7; ON: DE93003992
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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IRON ALLOYS
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NUCLEAR FACILITIES
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SULFIDES
SULFUR COMPOUNDS
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WASTES
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