PUREX/UO{sub 3} deactivation end-state criteria
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is now proceeding with the formidable task of deactivating those nuclear defense facilities that are no longer used or needed. There are many such facilities at DOE sites around the nation. Ultimately, all will be decontaminated and decommissioned, permanently eliminating any threat to the public or environment. However, with so many facilities requiring near-term attention, DOE has been moving aggressively to assess the condition of the affected facilities and to deactivate them on a prioritized basis, thus achieving in the aggregate, the maximum degree of protection within the shortest period. For each facility, the overall objective of deactivation is to achieve a safe, stable, and environmentally sound condition, suitable for an extended period, as quickly and economically as possible. Once deactivated, the facility is kept in its stable condition by means of a methodical surveillance and maintenance (S&M) program, pending ultimate decontamination and decommissioning (D&D). This report describes goals associated with the deactivation of the PUREX/UO{sub 3} Plant.
- OSTI ID:
- 88998
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-941102-; ISSN 0003-018X; TRN: 95:004215-0062
- Journal Information:
- Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Vol. 71; Conference: Winter meeting of the American Nuclear Society (ANS), Washington, DC (United States), 13-18 Nov 1994; Other Information: PBD: 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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