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Beneficial uses program. Progress report for period ending March 31, 1977

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7219212· OSTI ID:7219212
Progress is reported in a program aimed at recovering radiation sources from radioactive wastes and using these sources, mainly /sup 137/Cs, for irradiating sewage sludge. Information is included on: development and cost of dried sludge irradiator; heat and radiation inactivation of sludge-contained viruses and bacteria; virucidal agents in sludge; use of thermoradiated sludge as animal feed; and a comparison of the efficiency of various source materials. (LCL)
Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0789
OSTI ID:
7219212
Report Number(s):
SAND-77-1114
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English