Dynamic criteria for partitioning and transmutation

Conference · Fri Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1991 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States)

OSTI ID:7117646

Lu, A H ^[1]

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1. Westinghouse Hanford Co., Richland, WA (United States)

Because of the slow progress being made in the national geologic repository program, the idea of partitioning and transmuting (P-T) long-lived radionuclides resurfaces as a potential improvement in high-level radioactive waste management. It seems theoretically possible to reduce the overall problems of radioactive waste by repeatedly partitioning and recycling wastes into actinide-free wastes, but there are recognizable difficulties and negative consequences that may overshadow the long-term benefits. This paper addresses some of the criteria that might be used to achieve an optimal P-T concept development, i.e., to minimize the negative short-term impact and to maximize both short-term and long-term benefits.

• OSTI ID: 7117646
• Report Number(s): CONF-911107--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society; (United States) Journal Volume: 64
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACTINIDE NUCLEI
ACTINIDES
ACTIVITY LEVELS
ALKALI METAL ISOTOPES
ALKALINE EARTH METALS
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CURIUM 242
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DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES
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FUEL CYCLE
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INTERNAL CONVERSION RADIOISOTOPES
IODINE 129
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LEACHING
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MATERIALS
METALS
MINUTES LIVING RADIOISOTOPES
NUCLEI
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RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
RADIOACTIVE WASTE STORAGE
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
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RISK ASSESSMENT
SEPARATION PROCESSES
SPONTANEOUS FISSION RADIOISOTOPES
STORAGE
STRONTIUM
TECHNETIUM 99
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TRANSMUTATION
TRANSURANIUM COMPOUNDS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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WASTES
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